Intermediate Band Percussion:
Keep practicing Faith of Our Fathers on bells as well as New World Symphony on bells. Use the “secret” method to your advantage and don’t write in any notes! It will really make it harder on you later in life if you become reliant on written letters instead of the real notes on the page. Also, practice these hand speed exercises that I’ve attached, making sure to start using your wrist ONLY (none of those beefy arms!) and then moving on to turning your thumbs upwards and using only your fingers. Have fun, and remember, we’re rehearsing with the band next week, so practice hard!