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“I am excited about the opportunity to lead LACM as the new Drum Department Chair and to lend my experience and expertise within the current music industry to our students – the next generation of musicians and music industry leaders”
Marcelo Bucater
Drum Department Chair
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music program in Drum Performance, students will:
Focuses your studies on learning your instrument and on learning to play with others Improves motor skills, technique and sound, presents contemporary rhythm concepts Develops a wide range of repertoire across all style and modern studio recording skills LACM prepares you for the music industry and what goes beyond school. Music Business subject allows one to learn the fundamentals of business models and more
DRUM PERFORMANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Video # 1 – Prepared Songs (Required)
Perform two (2) songs of your choice demonstrating live performance skills
and genre versatility. Select 2 separate genres for your videos (i.e. Rock,
Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Funk, etc.). Please make sure we can clearly see
and hear both you and your primary instrument.
Video # 2 – Rudiments (Required)
Demonstrate all the following rudiments:
Paradiddle – quarter note 120bpm or above
Hand to hand flams – quarter note at 95bpm or above
Closed roll/buzz roll – ascending to top speed then slowing back down
Open double stroke roll – quarter note 140 bpm or above
Optional Video #3 – Additional Material
If you would like to submit additional material, please upload any or all
of the following:
1. Reading
a. Demonstrate your sight reading ability: Please record yourself reading one (1) of
the following examples below. Please mind the tempo markings for both examples.
2. ADDITIONAL VIDEO
a. Submit a video showcasing additional musical skills of your
choice, performing a song in a different genre, or explaining your
interest in LACM’s Drum Performance program and what you hope
to contribute
Drum Faculty
The network to your future.
