DESCRIPTION:

The Cedarcrest High School Percussion Ensemble has been in existence since the Fall of 1999. Under the direction of Chris Crumpler, this ensemble of 7 members performs percussion line and percussion ensemble repertior throughout the year. In the Fall and Spring, the Perucssion Line/Ensemble is the 'glue' of the marching band which marches in the annual CHS Homecoming field show and spring parades. The goal of this ensemble is to offer accomplished percussionists an opportunity to form a smaller ensemble within the CHS Music Department as an auxilary ensemble (Grades/credits are not earned).

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Every Percussion Ensemble member is a CHS Band member as well. Students audition in August of each year. Students are mandated to be year-long members who committ to year long practices and performances.

ADVISOR:

Chris Crumpler, native of Spokane,WA, has lead the CHS Percussion ensemble for over five years. He is an accomplished percussionist who gigs locally and tours with three local bands. As a clinician and teacher, Crumpler is in demand as a private teacher, adjudicator, and ensemble teacher. He hails from Spokane, WA (Mead High School). He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Percussion Performance from Central Washington University in 2004. Chris excells in every area of percussion and is striving to build the CHS percussion line to 15 members. He is an demanding teacher who will demand the same from each student.

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