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| − | Organization: Preceding the Table of Contents are dedications, thanks, and the purpose of the book. The rest of the book is organized into seven major chapters, with an eighth chapter covering how the apply the ‘Common Elements’ approach to teaching. The first chapter covers the Common Elements themselves which are used as a foundation for the rest of the book, the second goes over how a percussion section should function, and the rest covering snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion, basic accessory instruments, and drum set. Following the eighth chapter is two appendices, Appendix A listing common instrument names and illustrations and Appendix B listing percussion instrument substitutions.
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| − | Content: Most, if not all, of the information in this book is curated towards instructors and is written as such. There are illustrations of potential ‘lesson plans’ or that which can be used in a lesson plan as a pedagogical approach, such as listing names of ensemble members in a table and listing which instruments each student plays in accordance with the day of the week. Especially in the beginning of the book, the material gives the instructor ideas on how to organize their teaching methods and how they can make use of their class time with their students. Throughout the rest of the book, it is conveyed to the instructor things to look for when teaching students about certain instruments and what milestones they should look for, as in how proficient a student should be with an instrument at a high school level. The aforementioned Common Elements play a major role in the progression of this book, with each chapter being essentially organized by these ‘elements.’ It should be noted however, that there are different teaching models provided in the first chapter of the book from which the instructor can choose how they would like to progress through the book with their students.
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| − | Uses: As it is mentioned in the ‘Purpose’ section, this book does what it claims to do: stimulate thinking of percussion in school settings, encourage teachers to use activities which allow students to reach their full potential, and essentially allow teachers to recognize Common Elements in percussion music. It is absolutely directed towards the use of an instructor as this book speaks of students as a third-party entity as there are sections of this book which may be considered completely irrelevant to students. I believe instructors at any grade level will benefit from using this book despite some concepts and ideas only being applicable or realistic at higher-levels such as high school or college.
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| − | Rating: While there are hardly any playing exercises in this book since it is focused towards the pedagogical use of an instructor, I feel this book can be a huge help to instructors as a guide of what to look and listen for in their ensemble. It is unfortunate that marching percussion concepts, along with more accessory and Latin instruments, are not covered as it would have been interesting to see how those types of instruments are viewed in terms of a Common Elements approach, and no reasoning is given that justifies the omission of these important, commonly used instruments. - Gonzalo Garcia
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Stephen Primatic is currently director of percussion studies at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah Georgia where he teaches percussion, theory, jazz, and music technology. Steve earned his Bachelor of Music in percussion performance from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He received his Masters of Music from The University of Miami, and his Doctor of Musical Arts from The University of Georgia.
In addition to teaching, Steve maintains an active performing career in the southeastern United States. He is currently principal percussionist with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in Hilton Head South Carolina, a member of the Darius Rucker (of Hootie and the Blowfish) Big Band, and he also plays in jazz, classical, and theater venues throughout the region.[1]
Books for Percussion
Primatic, Stephen. Percussion Methods: An Essential Resource for Educators, Conductors, and Students. Meredith Music Publications, 2015.
Works for Percussion
Solo
Two Pieces for Solo Vibraphone - Vibraphone
Three Intermezzi - Vibraphone
Ensemble
E.M.C. - Percussion Nonet
Metalwood - Percussion Ensemble (10)
Hushabye Mountain - Percussion Ensemble (10)
Samba de Verπo - Percussion Septet
Three Shades of "C" - Percussion Octet
Who Let That Snare Drummer In? - Snare Drum; Percussion Septet
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