Singapore Wind Symphony's Percussion Ensemble
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The Singapore Wind Symphony's Percussion Ensemble (SWSPE) is an affiliation of the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS). The ensemble is based in Singapore and is made up of both professional and amateur musicians.
Members of the ensemble gather from a range of professions - professional musicians and educators, executives, national servicemen, college and tertiary students.
Since its inception in 2004, the SWSPE has held numerous public performances titled "Percussive Elementz", held twice a year. At its inaugural performance, the ensemble was honoured to have internationally renowned percussionist, Mr Tama Goh, as a guest soloist.
In 2005, the ensemble made her debut at the internationally acclaimed band competition, the 15th World Music Contest, (WMC) held in Kerkrade
, Netherlands. The ensemble took part in The Percussion Ensemble Competition - Concert Division, and clinched the Silver award. This year also marked the introduction of such a division.
The ensemble is currently under the guidance of Mr Dennis Sim.
Mr Tama Goh, Professional Musician, Endorsee for Zildjian Cymbals & Pearl Drums
Ms Kae Hashimoto, Marimbist and Lecturer at Mahidol University's College of Music
Mr Pan Huei Yuan, currently pursuing a Masters of Music (Percussion Performance) and Literature at the Northwestern University, USA. He is also a percussion instructor with the Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band (NUMB)
History
The Singapore Wind Symphony's Percussion Ensemble was initiated and formed by Mr Willy Tan, timpanist from the Singapore Wind Symphony. Prior to his current appointment as leader of the ensemble, he has also taken the role of conductor from 2004-2006.Members of the ensemble gather from a range of professions - professional musicians and educators, executives, national servicemen, college and tertiary students.
Since its inception in 2004, the SWSPE has held numerous public performances titled "Percussive Elementz", held twice a year. At its inaugural performance, the ensemble was honoured to have internationally renowned percussionist, Mr Tama Goh, as a guest soloist.
In 2005, the ensemble made her debut at the internationally acclaimed band competition, the 15th World Music Contest, (WMC) held in Kerkrade
Kerkrade
Kerkrade is a town and a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands.It is the western half of the divided region and de facto city, taken together with the eastern half, the German town of Herzogenrath...
, Netherlands. The ensemble took part in The Percussion Ensemble Competition - Concert Division, and clinched the Silver award. This year also marked the introduction of such a division.
The ensemble is currently under the guidance of Mr Dennis Sim.
Guest Artistes
Guests whom have performed with the SWSPE:Mr Tama Goh, Professional Musician, Endorsee for Zildjian Cymbals & Pearl Drums
Ms Kae Hashimoto, Marimbist and Lecturer at Mahidol University's College of Music
Mr Pan Huei Yuan, currently pursuing a Masters of Music (Percussion Performance) and Literature at the Northwestern University, USA. He is also a percussion instructor with the Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band (NUMB)
Repertoire
The SWSPE has been exploring a diverse range of repertoire, those that have been performed by the ensemble are listed in the table below.| Titles | Composers |
|---|---|
| Overture for Percussion | John Beck |
| Samba Classico | Anthony Cirone |
| Jazz Varians | John Beck |
| Suite for Solo Drumset & Percussion Ensemble feat Tama Goh | David Mancini |
| African Welcome Piece | Michael Udow |
| Winstone Suite | Jared Spears |
| Valley of Nepal | Chris Brooks |
| Taiko - Recorded 'Live' by the SWSPE | Scott Harding |
| Concerto for Drumset feat Mr Dennis Sim | John Beck |
| Symphony No 2 for Percussion Ensemble | Anthony Cirone |
| Stubernic | Mark Ford |
| Visional Train | Kazuhiro Mamada |
| Concerto for Marimba & Percussion Ensemble feat Mr Muhammad Iskandar Mohd Rashid | Ney Rosauro |
| Bingo | Yusuke Yamamoto |
| Volume Pig | Gareth Farr |
| Tribute to Mangione | Chuck Mangione Chuck Mangione Charles Frank "Chuck" Mangione is an American flugelhorn player and composer who achieved international success in 1977 with his jazz-pop single, "Feels So Good." Mangione has released more than thirty albums since 1960.-Early life and career:... /Chris Crockarell |
| Marimba Spiritual feat Mr Muhammad Iskandar Mohd Rashid | Minoru Miki |
| Marching Season | Yanni / Chris Brooks |
| Doomsday Machine | Michael Burritt |
| Ku-Ka Illmuku | Christopher Rouse |
| Mudra featuring Mr Pang Huei Yuan | Bob Becker |
| Sambach | J S Bach / Chris Brooks |
| Take The A Train | B Strayhorn / Chris Brooks |
| Noises ON | Chris Crockarell |
| Concert #2 for Marimba & Percussion Ensemble feat Ms Kae Hashimoto | Ney Rosauro |
| HANDs-ON | Americ Goh |
| I Am Exhausted By My Own Heartbeats | Philip Tan |
| Ants’ Carnival | Philip Tan |
| Oh Elliot | Philip Tan |