Lapas Slagwerkopleidingen

About Lapas Slagwerkopleidingen

Lapas Slagwerkopleidingen offers percussion training and related services in Leerdam. Its services include lessons for individuals and associations, instruction for drum corps and percussion groups, and workshops.

Lessons and training

Training is available for various percussion instruments, as well as AMV lessons (general musical education). Training can optionally conclude with a nationally recognised exam from A to D.

• Percussion training
• AMV lessons (general musical education)
• Melodic percussion
• Timpani
• Djembe lessons
• Drum training

Shows and drill

Lapas Slagwerkopleidingen helps show bands learn or adapt a show and provides drill lessons. A new show is tailored to the band's membership, wishes and objectives.

• Learn, improve or adapt a show
• Drill lessons

Workshops and guidance

Drum workshops are intended for pupils in groups 5 through 7 and can also be booked as a children's party. Lapas Slagwerkopleidingen also provides rehearsals, performances and masterclasses.

• Drum workshops
• Drumming children's parties
• Rehearsals for percussion ensembles and percussion groups
• Concerts and competitions
• Masterclasses

Repairs and overhauls

Percussion instruments can be repaired or overhauled. The instruments of a percussion ensemble or percussion section can also be tuned, on site or in the workshop.

• Percussion instrument repairs
• Percussion instrument overhauls
• Tuning instruments

Arrangements and compositions

Lapas Slagwerkopleidingen creates custom arrangements and new compositions for percussion ensembles. These can be for concert, light and march repertoire; exclusivity for an association is possible.

• Custom arrangements
• New compositions

Instrument rental

Percussion instruments are available for hire.

• (Junior) drum kits
• Practice xylophone (2½ octaves)
• Timbales (various sizes)
• Snare drums (various brands)
• Marching Cymballs (various sizes/brands)