Updates on Virtual MPS 2020

MPS Virtual 2020 Cancelled.

We regret to announce that our plans to hold a virtual Mobile Percussion Seminar during the July 25-29 time period have hit a few unexpected challenges. As a result, we will be unable to offer a program for summer 2020. Throughout the process of organizing a virtual seminar, we have learned many valuable lessons we hope […]

MPS Recap

Battery rehearsing with Thom Hannum.

MPS Photos All of these photos, plus additional photos and material going back several years, are available on our Facebook Page. MPS Videos All of these videos, plus additional MPS videos going back to 2009, are available on our YouTube Channel. Share these videos and spread the word! “I Want You Back” Performance Battery, pit, […]

Leadership Training Expanded

MPS Leadership Track 2012.

MPS 2017 will be continuing our student leadership training. Our improved program gives tools and resources to be a successful Section Leader.

Basic Snare Drum Technique

This page guidelines to get you started preparing & understanding a number of effective methods for learning basic snare drum technique.

Building Percussion Vocabulary

Music is universal. Building vocabulary is essential for all musicians. this article has fundamental elements of percussion vocabulary for players & writers.