All undergraduate students are required to own their own implements and other items for a successful start. Below are the required items and recommended models of each.

MALLETS

Marimba Mallets (set of 4)

• Medium soft to medium hard

• Preferably rubber core

• Recommended Model: Innovative Percussion Soloist Series Medium Mallets (IP240)

Vibraphone Mallets (set of 4)

• Medium to medium hard

• Rattan Shafts

• Recommended Model: Innovative Percussion Rattan Series Medium Mallets (RS251)

Timpani Mallets (one pair)

• Medium to medium hard

• Recommended Model: Vic Firth Staccato Timpani Mallet

Xylophone/Glockenspiel Mallets (one pair)

• Hard synthetic

• NOT brass/aluminum

• Recommended Model: Innovative Percussion Orchestral Series Full Forte Xylo/Glock Mallet (OS-4)

STICKS

• Concert snare sticks

• Recommended Model: Vic Firth SD 1 General

• Drum Set / General use sticks

• Recommended Model: Vic Firth 5A

• Multi-percussion sticks ("Swizzle Sticks")

• Recommended Model: Innovative PErcussion Multi-Percussion Stick (IP-1M)

• Brushes

• Recommended Model: Innovative Percussion WBR-1

OTHER ITEMS

• Stick & Mallet Bag

• Tuning Fork (A=440)

• High Tension Drum Key (optional)

• 2-3 black hand towels for trap stands (optional)

• High quality metronome (or metronome app)

• Drum pad

All undergraduate students are required to own a copy of the following books that are used throughout the course of study in applied lessons and other percussion courses.

BOOKS

• Teaching Percussion Enhanced Third Edition by Gary D. Cook

• Artful Noise by Thomas Siwe

METHOD/ETUDE BOOKS

• Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony J. Cirone

• 4-Mallet Marimba Playing by Nancy Zeltsman

• Exercises, Etudes, and Solos for the Timpani by Raynor Carroll

Short answer: No

Long answer: The Percussion Area does not have its own dedicated scholarship fund from which we offer prospective or current students. All scholarships are awarded through the general music scholarship funds or through the large ensemble areas such as Symphony Orchestra or the Wind Band Area.

Music scholarships are often service-based, meaning a scholarship is awarded based on a student's "service" to the university in the form of contributing to a large, high-profile ensemble. Rarely are substantial music scholarships merit-based, meaning a scholarship that is awarded merely on grades, ability, or other factors.

Most importantly you must apply to UNLV to be considered for scholarships. You must also reach out and schedule an audition to be considered for scholarship.

more detailed info on this topic is coming soon...