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A Celebration of Percussion

20 March 2025

Our Celebration of Percussion was an impressive demonstration of musical agility, technical precision, ensemble awareness, commitment to excellence and outstanding showmanship.

Five different groups took part, often playing several pieces each. Audience members were treated to meticulously prepared performances, each reflecting the pupils' rehearsal efforts and appetite for challenge. Impressive solos punctuated the concert which was highly enjoyable from start to finish.

It was wonderful to observe the commitment of our percussionists, as well as the journey of those who started their musical journey in our Primary section, and their enjoyment throughout the concert was clear to see.

A huge well done to all involved. We are incredibly proud of our ambitious and vibrant percussion programme, led by specialist teachers, with pupils rehearsing regularly to hone their craft. Please see the full programme below:

Years 12 & 13 Percussion Ensemble
John Beck – Overture for Percussion Ensemble

Molly Daniel (Voice)
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody

Finley Mudie (Voice)
Biffy Clyro – That Golden Rule

Years 7 & 8 Percussion Ensemble
Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars (arr. Escalona) – Uptown Funk
Vic Mizzy (arr. Escalona) – The Addams Family
Ritchie Valens (arr. Downs & Mattingly) – La Bamba

Samuel Riddle (Marimba)
Lawrence Inns – Robbin’ Harry

Nathan Corish (Marimba)
Ney Rosauro – 4th Movement from Marimba Concerto

Junior Percussion Ensemble
Traditional (arr. H. Fowler) – Oh When the Saints

Rayan Nayyar (Voice)
Black Sabbath – War Pigs

Years 9, 10 & 11 Percussion Ensemble
Earth, Wind & Fire (arr. Percussion Ensemble Collective) – September
H. Faltermeyer (arr. Doggen) – Axel F

Henry Lewis (Timpani)
John Beck – 3rd Movement from Timpani Sonata

Years 12 & 13 Percussion Ensemble
Marty Frasu (arr. Escalona) – Africa
Jeff Pocaro & David Piach (arr. Brankovich) – The Flintstones

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