Over the years I have noticed that young percussion students are not always given the attention they need in band class to develop the proper skills and become proficient.  Even the most dedicated middle school or high school band director finds it hard to provide the kinds of performance and learning opportunities that percussionists need.  Consequently, too many percussion students do not go on to become accomplished musicians.  The lack of opportunity to play in groups where percussion instruments are featured is also a factor.  The need for percussion students to have more opportunities to play and perform is what motivated me to start the Manassas Dale City Drum Studio.

 

I believe that the key to success is having fun and lots of opportunities to play and rehearse.  Especially important are occasions to perform solos, duets, trios, and in ensembles with other percussionists.  My goal is to create many opportunities for local percussion students to perform together in groups in front of audiences at concerts and recitals.

 

Many accomplished percussionists in our area are willing to share their knowledge and talent with young students in clinics and performances.  My goal is to bring percussion students and seasoned percussionists together for teaching and learning opportunities.

 

If you are a percussion student that would like to participate in lessons or performing groups, contact me at 703-772-3015 or send an email to dsalisbury@verizon.net.  Currently, there is a charge for lessons but no charge for participating in performing groups.

 

If you are a percussion professional, a private teacher, high school or collegiate percussion instructor and would like to share ideas and help build the percussive arts, call me or send an email to:  dsalisbury@verizon.net