Rieman Music Sponsors Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp at Iowa State University to Promote the Thrill of Music-Making

AMES, Iowa – Rieman Music and Iowa State University in Ames have joined forces to present an exciting Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp on June 8 and June 9, 2013.

Featuring nationally known percussion artists working with local educators, Sounds of Summer provides intensive, hands-on instruction to young percussionists from grades 7 to 12 and covers drumline fundamentals, basic and advanced techniques, sectional playing, ensemble performance and leadership skills. Since the camp’s inception in 1985, more than 50,000 percussionists have honed their skills at Sounds of Summer programs across the country.

The 2013 Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp will take place at Iowa State University, 149 Music Hall and includes two full days of group rehearsals, sectionals, individual instruction, special clinics and performances, along with The Marching Essentials book series.

Percussion players at this year’s Sounds of Summer session will study under the tutelage of a renowned guest instructor, performing exercises and etudes designed to increase their skill level.

“It’s a highlight of the year when Rieman Music partners with Iowa State University to present Sounds of Summer, one of the premier percussion programs in the country,” said Dave Krogan, program coordinator at Rieman Music. “Students develop greater mastery and confidence as they experience the excitement of playing music and working as a team.”

For more information about the 2013 Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp, contact Dave Krogan at 515-262-0365 or Davek@riemans.com.