{"id":4682,"date":"2018-01-23T09:51:54","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T14:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2018-01-22T09:52:31","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T14:52:31","slug":"trumbull-percussion-revolutionizes-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=4682","title":{"rendered":"Trumbull Percussion rEVOLutionizes Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jessica Parillo \u201818
\nEE<\/em> Co-Editor in Chief<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Winter break isn\u2019t always a time for relaxation. While most students were sleeping in, the Trumbull High Percussion ensemble spent the last week of December rehearsing for over 15 hours in preparation for their 2018 program. This year\u2019s show, titled EVOL, is a musical representation of the struggle between love and evil. Featured songs include \u201cTo Be Human\u201d (Sia), \u201cWho dat Boi\u201d (Tyler the Creator), and \u201cLove\u201d (Kendrick Lamar). The music was arranged by writers Henry Gillard and Chris Whyte.
\nThe ensemble will be kicking off the season in style with new System Blue Drums, recently purchased by the school. The update was very well received by the group, who had spent the past two years appealing for new instruments. This year\u2019s lineup will also incorporate 4 marching tom drums, known as \u201cflubs\u201d, which will give the ensemble a unique sound compared to other groups.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe really appreciate Mr. Horton fighting to get us new drums for this upcoming season,\u201d said Morgan Kiely (\u201819). \u201cWe are really looking forward to representing the school this year at the Dayton competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the new equipment, THS Percussion will also be welcoming some new technicians who have experience working at other high schools and even marching with professional drum corps such as Cadets 2. Under the direction of Caption Head Austin Avery, as well as student Drum Captains Will Hnatuk and Rudy Kurup, the ensemble is gearing up for an exciting season.
\n\u201cI really enjoy winter percussion especially with the new staff. We work very hard and are hoping for a great outcome in Dayton,\u201d said Hunter Kadish (\u201819).<\/p>\n

Although THS Winter Percussion is shaping up to be a premiere music ensemble, the group seems to have trouble acquiring practice space, having to constantly move around during rehearsal to accommodate other THS activities. Heavy instruments and equipment make it difficult for the musicians to relocate.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish the school would give us more practice space,\u201d Kadish continued. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t seem right that we have such a talented group of young musicians and not have sufficient practice space.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even so, the group is looking forward to the next few months. \u201cI think this year is going to be one of Trumbull\u2019s best yet. We have talented and dedicated players and staff. I can\u2019t wait to see the progression throughout the season,\u201d said Dan Parillo (\u201819).
\nThe group\u2019s first show will take place at Masuk High School on February 3rd. Before then, be sure to support THS Percussion at their parent preview show whose date will be announced within the coming weeks. After winning 8th place at WGI Sport of the Arts National Competition hosted at Dayton Arena this past spring, the ensemble is hoping to medal this year. With a rigorous practice schedule and fresh faces, this season is looking to be a rewarding one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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