Percussion ensembles Percussion ensembles A drumline is a group of percussionists who play a variety of marching percussion instruments. A drumline may be an incorporated section of a marching band, a drum and bugle corps, a pipe band, or a pep band, but also can exist independent of these larger ensembles. Most members of drumlines start in high school and occasionally go on to drum in more advanced lines in college, indoor ensembles, or drum corps. Indoor percussion ensembles serve as the most common outlet for stand-alone drumline performance. ...more on Wikipedia about "Drumline"
In a marching band or drum corps, the front ensemble or pit is the stationary percussion ensemble typically placed in front of the football field. Originally, the front ensemble consisted of keyboard percussion and timpani, the marching versions of which are heavy and awkward. Groups began adding more and more traditional percussion instruments to the pit, and in its modern form, the ensemble may contain any type of percussion instrument from cymbals to Afro-Cuban percussion such as congas to world percussion such as djembes. The main emphasis of the pit in drum corps style groups are the mallet instruments: marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone. Some marching band circuits also allow non-standard instruments (such as the violin) or electronic instruments (such as synthesizers and electric guitars) in the pit. However, this is extremely controversial and divisive within the drum corps community. ...more on Wikipedia about "Front ensemble"
An indoor percussion ensemble or indoor drumline consists of the marching percussion and sideline percussion (or pit) sections of a marching band or drum corps. It marries elements of music performance, marching, and theater; thus, the activity is often referred to as percussion theater. Although most indoor percussion ensembles are affiliated with high schools, there are also many independent groups that draw participants from a large area. Independent groups typically start rehearsing in October and groups associated with high schools start after marching band season ends in November or December, and the season culminates with national championships in April. ...more on Wikipedia about "Indoor percussion ensemble"
(Kodo (Taiko Drumming)) Kodō is one of the most elite taiko drumming groups today. Based in Sado Island, Japan, they have been a major force in the post- World War II revitalization of taiko drumming, both in Japan and abroad. They regularly tour Japan and the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kodo (Taiko Drumming)"
Nexus is a Toronto-based percussion ensemble made up of percussionists Bob Becker, Bill Cahn, Robin Engleman, Russell Hartenberger, and Garry Kvistad. The group formed in 1971 with a concert of entirely improvised music. Nexus primarily performs contemporary classical music, though the group also performs world music and 1920s xylophone rags. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nexus (percussion ensemble)"
PERCUJOVE is a young percussion orchestra formed in Valencia, Spain by 25 valencian percussion students. ...more on Wikipedia about "Percujove"
A percussion ensemble is a musical ensemble consisting of only percussion instruments. Although the term can be used to describe any such group, it commonly refers to groups of classically-trained percussionists performing primarily classical music. Percussion ensembles are most commonly found at conservatories, though some professional groups, such as Nexus exist. ...more on Wikipedia about "Percussion ensemble" The view on www.shortopedia.com.
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