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ST. PHILIP'S PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
ST. PHILIP'S PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
St. Philip’s Percussion Ensemble offers weekly after school musical enrichment designed to provide children in the South Dallas community with the opportunity to learn, explore, and improve their musical skills and technique through the lens of the African Diaspora. The program is intended for children of all skill levels and is divided into a beginner class and the more advanced performing ensemble. This differentiation allows for more targeted lesson planning and instruction, as the groups meet on different days of the week. The program curriculum not only focuses on classical concepts such as notation, playing technique, and rudimentary studies, but also focuses on cultural precepts that permeate drumming practices of the African Diaspora such as voicing, improvisation, communal roles, and collectivism in the music. Students study the music, history, and concepts from Guinea, West Africa, and its derivatives in the Americas in countries such as Brazil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the United States. Students have the ability to learn with diatonic marimbas, chromatic xylophones, drums, and other auxiliary percussion instruments. The St. Philip's Percussion Ensemble regularly performs at community events and the world-class Dallas Arts District Venues.
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
NEW BORN KING
NEW BORN KING
Written by: Iv Amenti, \Menkiti Rice (ASCAP)
Arranged by: Menkiti Rice
HEART AND SOUL
HEART AND SOUL
Written by: Stoagy Charmichael
Arranged by: Menkiti Rice (ASCAP)
GROOVE JAM
GROOVE JAM
Written by: St. Philip's Percussion Ensemble
Arranged by: Menkiti Rice (ASCAP)
SUMMER PERCUSSION CAMP
SUMMER PERCUSSION CAMP
St. Philip's Percussion Ensemble in partnership with Lone Star Wind Orchestra offered a free, 2 week-long percussion camp for all skill levels, 2nd - 12th grade. The camp is held annually at St. Philip's School and Community Center (1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Dallas, TX 75215) facilitated by some of the most seasoned percussionists Dallas has to offer. We've just recently implemented a junior staff program for the alumni of hte program, that will allow them to hone their skills, receive leadership training, and grow with the ensemble throughout high-school and college.
2023 Summer Camp Performance
2023 Summer Camp Performance
2022 Summer Camp Performance
2022 Summer Camp Performance
Our first year back to in-person instruction. We were excited to be able to be close to one another!
2020 Summer Camp Performance
2020 Summer Camp Performance
This virtual performance and year was the most challenging, but we made it happen. Listen as the students create a virtual band!
PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS
PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS
In addition to group settings, I offer individual private lessons, scheduled weekly with one of the drum instructors. These lesson are at cost to the parent or student (18+). Students receive in-depth, one-on-one instruction learning drum set, concert drumming, reading music, and notation with written materials and curriculum. Parents receive recommendations on proper drum practice and equipment purchases. Locations may vary depending on the day and time available to both parents and instructors.
There are 2 possibilities for instruction below, all courses will be facilitated by Mr. Menkiti.
OPTION 1: PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS
Age: 5 yrs and up | Cost: $125 monthly
Individual private lessons, scheduled weekly. Students receive in-depth, one-on-one instruction learning drum set, concert drumming, reading music, and notation with written materials and curriculum. Parents receive recommendations on proper drum practice and equipment purchases. Locations may vary depending on the day and time available to both parents and instructors. [Note: Some students may require a full hour of instruction
OPTION 2: INTRO TO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (Sponsored by Lone Star Wind Orchestra)
Age: 2nd Grade and up | Cost: $FREE
St. Philip's Percussion Ensemble in partnership with Lone Star Wind Orchestra is offering a FREE weekly beginner percussion course after school. This is for students interested in percussion and who may want to audition for the performing ensemble. The after-school class will be held at St. Philip's School and Community Center every Wednesday from 4:15 - 5:15 PM beginning Wednesday, Nov 16, 2021. (Only 15 slots available).
BROADCAST, MEDIA, AND JOURNALISM
BROADCAST, MEDIA, AND JOURNALISM
Big 12 - 01a.mp4The Broadcast, Media and Journalism club is a great opportunity to expose young minds to the world of journalism in a tangible way. Infused with hands on application and real world this club offers a glimpse in the the world of audio/visual professionals as they create content that is useful and impactful. Look below to see some of our moments!
SUMMER BROADCAST CAMP
SUMMER BROADCAST CAMP
Through a partnership with the Big 12 Conference and LDWW, we have had the opportunity to again represent St. Philip's for the 3rd year reporting alongside the likes of ESPN and Fox Sports (now Bally Sports), and CNN to name a few for Big 12 College Football Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Students are able to interview college head coaches and players while others will be able to work alongside the production team to help create the content. It has been an excellent opportunity and partnership for our students.
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