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February 21, 2009

... as always, the world's best percussionists and drummers!

Stay tuned for more Perc Up Percussion Advancements!

We are proud to announce that more percussion events, concerts, and sponsorships will be happening in the near future. We have been working behind the scenes to further percussion music education. We will continue to offer one of the finest percussion events in the nation while helping students and schools improve their percussion programs!

Also, stay tuned for Perc Up! All Stars - an all star drumline made up of local high school and college percussionists.

Again, thank you for your support!

Clemson University and Carolina Force Indoor Percussion Ensemble

1st Annual Summer Percussion Camp

Hosted by:
Dr. Paul Buyer - Director of Percussion, Clemson University and
Ryan Panter - Executive Director, Carolina Force Indoor Percussion Ensemble

Wednesday, July 16 - Friday, July 18 at Clemson University Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

Camp starts at 8am and ends at 5pm. If you sign up before July 9th, the cost is $100 per person and includes lunches and a t-shirt. You can sign up after July 9th or at the camp but the price is $125 per person with lunches and a t-shirt.

This camp is for anyone 14 and up and instruction will be given on all of the following instruments:

Snare
Tenors
Bass Drum
Marching Cymbals
Keyboard/Mallets

All members will learn warm-ups, playing technique, marching technique, and a show that they will perform Friday night, July 18th. All members will also have clinics on leadership, drumset, steel drums, and percussion ensemble.

Please visit the official website at http://www.carolinaforce.org/summercamp.htm for more information.

We encourage all to go if you are able!

Carolina Panthers Drumline Begins!

Greg Dearman announces the start of the Carolina Panthers Drum Line, the Official Drum Line of the NFL Carolina Panthers. Greg, iconic founder of Carolina Thunder Percussion Ensemble, WGI percussion judge, and early supporter of Perc Up (Percussion Music Education), called for getting the word out about Panther's Drum auditions.

Perc Up invites qualified percussionists to sign up now! Good luck!

Carolina Panthers Drumline Audition info is as follows:

DATE: Saturday - May 31, 2008

TIME: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Please come prepared to stay the entire schedule. Following the audition process we will hold a regular rehearsal and meeting.

LOCATION: South Pointe High School
ADDRESS: 801 Neely Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730

For more detailed information or questions please call 704-648-5269 (leave a message and your phone number and your call will be returned as soon as possible).

REQUIREMENTS:
You must be at least 21 years of age, and have the ability to read music. Marching experience is a plus but not required. You must me willing to commit to all rehearsals and performances at all Carolina Panther home games.

THE AUDITION:
You will be judged in three categories: self-prepared solo, sight reading and personal interview.

Representing the NFL and the Carolina Panthers as a member of the Panther’s Drum Line is an exciting opportunity, and it carries important responsibilities. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic and open-minded drummers who can convey this pride of accomplishment as part of the total entertainment package of the Carolina Panthers.

Congratulations to winners at the CWEA Percuccion Championships at Winthrop University! Kudos!

Click here for more info

Congratulations to our South Carolina
2007 Marching Band State Champions!

1A - Bamberg Ehrhardt
2A - Silver Bluff
3A - Blue Ridge
4A - Clover
5A - Wando

Perc Up 2005 at Eastside High School

Perc Up 2005, a unique percussion and drumming event, was hosted last April by the Eastside High School Bands, in Taylors, South Carolina. Tony and Emmy Award winning drummers / artists in The Upstate!

Percussion clinics, coaching, and concerts were given by world class champions like Jeff Queen (Carolina Crown, DCI and PAS four-time world champion, Blast!), Rob Sullens (University of South Carolina, Epiphany, Tampa Bay Thunder Drum & Bugle Corps), Thom Hannum (Blast!, DCI World Champion Cadets of Bergen County, and World Champions Star of Indiana), Steve Bell (Cavaliers Member, Phantom Regiment Instructor, Degree from University of North Texas)! There will be some surprise guests as well!

The Percussion Showcase featured world class percussion solos, drum solos, concerts and ensembles. Come see some of the best drummers in the world! The 7 pm performance was open to the public.

Perc Up gave thousands of dollars worth of freebies to students - things like t-shirts, hats, drum sticks, mallets, percussion books, cds, stick bags, and more! This was made possible by our generous sponsors! Perc Up plans on giving more cool stuff this year, too.

Click here for pictures and media clips!

Thank you to all sponsors and friends of Perc Up!

A special thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and clinicians for a superb event!!!

Perc Up 2004 Percussion Clinic Highlights!

Jeff Queen performed "Tribute" to an enthusiastic group of students in the clinic and again to the public in the Percussion Showcase. Chins dropped and eyes popped while drum sticks flew! For more click here...

For more about Jeff Queen click here...

Thom Hannum masterfully played solos which displayed sophisticated, rudimental and extremely advanced snare drumming! Thom also emphasized going back to basics to be able to improve advanced playing. For more click here...

For more about Thom Hannum click here...

See what happened at Perc Up 2004! by clicking here!

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(Where in the world is Taylors, South Carolina?)

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