The Dorset Percussion Ensemble
We are a group of professional percussionists who come together to perform as an ensemble and also as a section for orchestral, chamber and choral concerts. We were formed in 2005 to perform a specially arranged four-player and two pianists version of Carmina Burana with the Grange Choral Society at the Regent Centre in Christchurch. The Bournemouth Echo wrote of our debut
"....the musicians, two pianists and four percussionists, set pulses racing in the opening O Fortuna and impressively underscored the entire performance....the spirit, both liquid and lusty, was licked into place with tremendous aplomb."And since then we've met regularly to perform for orchestras, choirs and for our own enjoyment. So if you are after a full blown percussion ensemble to make your event go with a bang (or two!) or simply want help booking percussionists for a gig (yes we know we can be a pain!), then you've come to the right place. We can provide players for large or small concerts anywhere in the South no matter how many or how few percussionists you need and we will also supply all the gear needed (unless it's very very specialist). Our musicians are all experienced professionals with a wide range of skills suitable for all styles of music, whether it's chamber, choral, orchestral, jazz or rock. We also offer instrument hire, teaching, coaching & workshop services - take a look below for details. repertoire: Our orchestral/choral repertoire includes the following big works;
- Carmina Burana (a special four player version is available)
- Chichester Psalms
- The Armed Man
- War Requiem
- Belshazzar's Feast
- Noyes Fludde
- St Nicholas
- The Rio Grande
- Rutter's Gloria
Ensemble Work
The DPE can also provide music for any occasion from Varèse's complex Ionisation through to Scott Joplin rags, from Dave Brubeck numbers through to Bach keyboard transcriptions. Our team can even specially arrange virtually any music that you require for that special occasion.
Workshops
Several of our percussionists are also highly experienced in giving educational workshops both inside schools and to the wider community. instruments: Our instrument list includes;
- 4.3 Octave Musser Marimba
- Premier Vibraphone
- Concorde Xylophone
- Adams Xylophone
- Set of 5 Premier Timpani
- Baroque Timpani
- Deagan Glockenspiel
- Set of Tubular Bells
- Tam Tams
- Orchestral Bass Drums
- Lion's roar
- 2 octave set of Crotales
- Orchestral snare drums
- Concert tom-toms
- Congas & bongos
To discuss your requirements, contact us here
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