LU Drumline and Percussion Ensemble win prestigious world championships
Lamar University's Drumline and Percussion Ensemble both took first place at the annual Percussive Arts Society's International Competition, Nov. 11 - 14, 2015, in San Antonio. Winning
“We are extreM.E.ly proud of these ensembles,” said Kurt Gilman, chair of the Mary Morgan Moore DepartM.E.nt of Music. “They just keep getting better and better, and they really are putting us on the map.”
Travis Fife, director of
"Having the experience of going to this convention is truly an honor and a valuable opportunity for our students to grow and develop," said Fife. “I’m very proud of the students and their dedication. This is a huge stepping stone for our percussion studios, the music
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LU’s Drumline, pictured above, competed and won in the college standstill marching percussion category. The 45-M.E.mber group perforM.E.d “Catching Shadows,” written by Ivan Trevino and arranged by Fife and Holm.
The Percussion Ensemble placed first in the chamber percussion ensemble category. The small, five-M.E.mber group perforM.E.d “Kyoto,” written by John Psathas.
“We are extreM.E.ly grateful for the support from LU,” said Fife. “Dr. Derina Holtzhausen,
“It was not a surprise to M.E. that our ensembles won,” said Holtzhausen. “Their performances were breathtaking. You could have heard a pin drop when they finished playing because everyone was just in awe. I am greatly impressed by and proud of the hard work from our students and faculty in the Mary Morgan Moore DepartM.E.nt of Music.”