Saint Albans High School Percussion

09/25/2023

Directors, how many times has this happened to you?

Director: *tells the band to do a thing to sound better*

Band: “Nah, we’re good. We’ll keep playing incorrectly” and sounds like a heap of car horns in a trash compactor.

Guest Clinician: *Says the same thing the Director just said*

Band: “Maestro, you are genius. We have seen the error of our ways and will now redouble our efforts” and sounds like an actual band.

Sigh.

Do yourself a favor.

Hire your best band director friend, give them some ridiculous title, and have them say all the things you want your band to do.

The results may surprise you.

Peace Love and Music ☮️❤️🎵

04/06/2022

Hey Everyone!

Eric has created a YouTube channel for SAHS Percussion and uploaded a few exercises for your viewing. If you want to take a look check out the channel!

Marching Percussion music library for Saint Albans High School located in Saint Albans, WV. Practice aid for students.

03/29/2022

We are pleased to welcome Eric Hoffman back to the SAHS band staff as Battery Instructor! Eric is an SAHS alumni and worked with our drum line in the 2016 and 2017 seasons, and we are very pleased to have him back on board for the 2022 season!

06/04/2021

05/26/2021

Clinic #4 continues this week for both Drumline and front ensemble! Tomorrow evening from 6:00 - 8:30 PM in the SAHS Band Room!

05/21/2021

Congratulations to our stand alone class of 2021 senior, and Drumline section leader Hunter Persinger for completing his secondary education at St. Albans High School today. What a ride the past 4 years have been for you with all of the ups, downs, laughs, and tears that have made you into the person you are today and we couldn’t be more proud! ❤️🖤

05/03/2021

Reminder that percussion fundamental clinics begin this week for the 2021 marching band season with the Red Dragon Band! We hope to see you Tuesday or Thursday!

05/01/2021

Starting this coming Thursday our 2021 Fundamental Clinics will begin for Drumline!

If you are an upcoming SAHS Freshman, an SAHS student looking to learn a marching percussion instrument, or a returning RDB drumline member we hope to see you there!

05/01/2021

Starting this Thursday our 2021 Fundamental Clinics will begin for Drumline! If you are an upcoming SAHS Freshman, an SAHS student looking to learn a marching percussion instrument, or a returning RDB drumline member we hope to see you there!

04/29/2021

Starting next Tuesday our 2021 Fundamental Clinics will begin for Front Ensemble! If you are an upcoming SAHS Freshman, an SAHS student looking to learn a percussion instrument, or a returning RDB front ensemble member we hope to see you there!

04/15/2021

Officially announcing our marching percussion fundamental clinics for the upcoming 2021 marching band season. We’re starting in a few weeks!