Eisenhower High hosts Yamaha Sounds of Summer percussion camp

Eisenhower hosted the Yamaha Sounds of Summer camp, which was a two-day percussion camp. Pictured are campers who attended the camp and their lead instructors. The camp’s lead instructors were Lamar Burkhalter, (P1, and Director of the Texans’ pep band), and Ben Maughmer, (LD Bell High School, Blue Devils Drum Corp). They were assisted by Jayme Kollar from the University of Houston and Regi Goffney, Eisenhower High School’s percussion instructor. 

The camp consisted of two days of teaching fundamentals and music. The camp culminated with a performance showing off the different sections and concepts covered. The bulk of those in attendance were from Eisenhower High School but also represented was Nimitz High School, Northbrook High School, and Tomball Memorial High School. 

Sponsors for the event included Refugio Rodriguez, (Aldine performing Arts), Yamaha, Vic Firth, Promark, and Evans Drum Heads. Students received a method book, T-shirt, prizes and lunch both days.