Green Thunder Percussion

Membership (8 entries)

• How do I become a member?
  Attending one or both Chop Sessions provides an introduction to the musical approach for Green Thunder Percussion as well as opportunity to work with the staff. If you enjoy the experience, ...
• What is Green Thunder Percussion?
  Green Thunder Percussion is an indoor winter percussion program for young gentlemen under the age of 22 that have a strong interest in battery and front ensemble percussion. Members come from ...
• What kind of time commitment is involved?
  GTP typically practices all day Saturday, with the occasional weekend camps. Those interested are encouraged to look at the calendar and realistically plan for the time commitment involved, balancing practice with ...
• How much are dues?
  First-year member dues will be $1050, which covers transportation, rehearsal facilities, performance entry fees, most food, show design, and over 200 hours of instruction. A large portion of this ...
• What types of fundraisers are available?
  Most students use a combination of personal saving, parental support, and sponsorships. A fundraising team will help students contact corporate sponsors to sell add space for our home show, as well ...
• What about school activities?
  Academics come first and foremost. Green Thunder Percussion rehearses exclusively on the weekend for this purpose, so students will have to budget time wisely to allow enough time to complete their ...
• Can I bring my friends?
  Definitely! We find that students that come with a few friends get even more out of the experience. Of course you should plan to meet other percussionists from all over that ...
• How do I explain this to my parents?
  Green Thunder Percussion is an opportunity for young musicians in the Chicago area to meet and work with other students that are driven to push their musical experience and boundaries beyond ...