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RNCM offers Day of Percussion

The Royal Northern College of Music will be offering a great opportunity to learn from the very best percussionists in the business.

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The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester will be hosting a ‘Day of Percussion’ on Sunday February 8th offering delegates, concerts, sessions and workshops from some of the UK’s leading percussionists.

Host of activities

With events in the RNCM Theatre, Studio Theatre and newly refurbished Concert Hall, the ‘Day of Percussion’ features a host of activities suitable for those who are new to percussion as well as experienced performers and teachers.

Everything from performing on junk percussion, timpani, vibes and marimba, to learning snare drum techniques, orchestral artistry, and how to market yourself as a well-rounded drummer, are available throughout the day, enabling you to enhance your skills and gain inspiration from some of the world’s best.

Guests

Guests include leading vibraphonist Anthony Kerr, world music specialist Pete Lockett (Björk, Peter Gabriel, Jarvis Cocker, Pet Shop Boys), acclaimed drummer and music director Troy Miller (Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Laura Mvula, Rumer, Joceyln Brown), LSO percussionist Neil Percy, and LPO timpanist Simon Carrington.

Evening concert

The Day starts with an Opening Concert by members of the RNCM Percussion Department, presented by artistic director Simone Rebello, and concludes with an evening concert featuring music from many of the day’s special guests.

the Day of Percussion features a host of activities suitable for those who are new to percussion as well as experienced performers and teachers4BR

Further details

Full Day Tickets are priced at £30.

Individual tickets and concessions are available.

For more information and to book tickets call 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk/dayofpercussion

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