- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsals: Play a wide range of repertoire in group settings while exploring the power of teamwork and precision.
- Technique Basics: Refine your skills on snare drum, mallet percussion, timpani, and auxiliary instruments while focusing on tone, rhythm, and dynamic control.
- Rhythm Studies: Strengthen your understanding of music fundamentals and rhythmic complexity through interactive lessons.
- Final Performance: Show off your progress at the end of the week by participating in an exciting concert for family and friends.
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Percussion Camp (Middle School) – Minneapolis: July 13-17
Tuition: $435.00 ($87.00 per session)
Per 30 minute lesson $48.00-$55.00
Discover the rhythm of your potential at Percussion Camp, a week-long program tailored for 11-14-year-old percussionists with at least one year of band experience or private instruction. This camp is perfect for young musicians eager to deepen their skills, explore diverse percussion instruments, and make music in a collaborative and fun environment.
Camp highlights include:
Whether you’re looking to polish your technique or explore the full range of percussion instruments, Percussion Camp provides a supportive, high-energy environment for growth and creativity. Join us for a week of learning, drumming, and fun!
July 13-17: Monday-Friday 9am-noon
| Meeting Date | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 |
| Thu, Jul 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 |
| Fri, Jul 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 |
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail
Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.
One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!
Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.
How to Get Started
- Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
- When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
- The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.
Faculty
Erik Schee
Mary Emmons
Course Details
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Tuition $435.00