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Saturday, 05 November 2011 11:19 |
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The 2011-2012 Indoor Percussion Season began this week. About 40 students attended the kick-off rehearsal on Tuesday, November 1st where this year's show ("Show") was announced and will include music based on works by Igor Stravinsky. The schedule has now been posted on the website, and auditions are under way. We're ready for another great season! |
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WGI World Championship Finalists |
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Tuesday, 19 April 2011 09:44 |
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The Salem Blue Devils Percussion Ensemble ended its very successful season as finalists at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH for the second year in a row. There were many people who contributed to the acheivements of 2010-2011. Parents and volunteers pitched in to donate equipment, drive trucks, move equipment, build/paint props, paint the floor canvas, build a harness rack, build/fix equipment carts, buy food, prepare meals, and more.. The Parents Music Club supplied the funding needed to purchase drum heads, mallets, and microphones, not to mention an equipment trailer! Billerica High School was kind enough to let us borrow a marimba for the trip to Dayton. The staff (most of which is volunteer) spent about 400 hours writing music, many more designing choreography/drill, and roughly 20 hours per week (including commute time) rehearsing the ensemble. Students spent 13 hours per week at rehearsals and countless more practicing on their own to learn and memorize a very challenging show. They expanded their knowledge of music, explored the world of dance, and raised their level of performance to new heights. Thanks to everyone who came together to make this season a success! |
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Sunday, 03 April 2011 09:43 |
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The Salem Blue Devils Percussion Ensemble are NESBA Champions for the second year in a row! After rolling into Dartmouth High School last night behind their newly aquired equipment trailer, the group received a tremendous ovation as they entertained the crowd with the best performance of their season. Congratulations to all members whose hard work and dedication has truly paid off, and special thanks to the parents and volunteers who were there to ensure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. |
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Sunday, 27 March 2011 17:46 |
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Congratulations to the Salem Blue Devils percussion ensemble who finished in 1st place at the Melrose show yesterday. Next Saturday, the group will compete at the NESBA Championships in Dartmouth, MA. |
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