ABOUT
The Willamette Falls Percussion Ensemble, founded in the Winter of 2004 by northwest percussionists Mark Reagan and David C. Lauder, is a unique youth-arts organization dedicated to the advance of both classical and rudimental techniques and styles performed within the modern symphonic percussion and marching percussion idioms. WFPE exists cheifly to motivate percussionists with deep interest in furthering their proficency within these genres and expanding the performance opportunities of the greater WFS organization. Because these unique musical styles were somewhat lacking in opportunities available to music students in the greater Clackamas and surrounding areas, the creation of an official percussion class benefiting these players and their respective music education programs was in order. The creation of the WFPE presents an opportunity for our dedicated staff to offer the percussive “tools of the trade” within formal educational courses. The concept of offering the students the experience of participating in large and exciting percussion ensembles, creating outstanding educational experiences along with rewarding live performance and competitive opportunities continue to be the shared goals of our organization.
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About WFS : Since 1981, the the Willamette Falls Symphony Orchestra has provided the community with quality symphonic performances and rewarding it’s players with the opportunity to experience a wide range of exciting orchestral repertoire. WFPE proudly builds on this organization, expanding community awareness of the perfromance abilities our local youth musicians posess. We greatly look forward the prospect of presenting the combined the forces of the ensembles in grand concert for our audences. The symphony is always accepting new players into the fold (especially strings). Please contact Margie Arighi at (503)632-7267 for more information on how to join.
WFPE Performance Ensembles:
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Willamette Falls Drumline (2005)- a large marching percussion "battery" ensemble (snares, tenors, basses,"BigBeats", cymbals), performing driving, high energy, mobile, live musical entertainment at public gatherings such as conventions, fairs, festivals and concerts. Previous Public Performances include :
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Cameron Percussion Ensemble - This Percussion Ensemble, consisting of 10 to 16 musicans, performs a broad spectrum of repertoire, much of which are custom arranged by the orgainzation. The CPE consists of various mallet and rhythmic percussion instruments including symphonic marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, chimes, glockenspile, timpani, concert snare, concert bass, cymbals, concert toms, gong, synthesizer, drumkit and various other instruments. A primary focus of this group is the performance of selections heard during the holiday season, including arrangements of well known christmas classics. The CPE winter concert schedule includes a wide range of public performaces througout the Portland Metro area including area malls, music festivals, Portland International Airport and other similar venues. Please watch our main page for updates on upcoming CPE audition information and events.
Competition : With the combined forces of these two ensembles, plans are in work for future tour schedules that will establish our organization as participating competitors within the regional and national level Winter Percussion competitions sponsored by the WGI and PASIC organizations, some of the fastest growing pageantry arts. It’s our hope that challenging our students to reach the highest performance caliber within these arenas will drive the level of musical excellence far beyond anything they have yet experienced. More information on this activity and more will be available soon!