This very active and fast-paced ensemble rehearses, performs and functions as a typical percussion ensemble while also supporting the percussive needs of the Earlham orchestra, choirs and theatre. The Rhythm Project draws repertoire from a wide variety of composed percussion literature, jazz/pop/rock standards, and entertaining novelty pieces. Concerts occur at least twice a semester in addition to impromptu events and collaboration with community concerts, campus festivals and student dance groups.
Previous musical experience is recommended for this ensemble.
This ensemble encourages and motivates a wide spectrum of musical backgrounds from the musical novice up through the experienced drummer/percussionist. The group learns most all material by rote/demonstration and incorporates a wide variety of musical styles and instruments, such as West African djembe/dundun, Brazilian batucada, Afro-Cuban congas/timbales/bongos, and fusion keyboard percussion ensemble repertoire- just to name a few.
No previous musical experience needed!
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