Winter Percussion is a competitive activity that combines music, dance and theatrics. It is best described as a “sport of the arts”. Competitions take place indoors during winter months, where students are judged on both music and visual components.
Each ensemble performs a series of songs (movements) focused on a central concept. Props, costumes, floor mat and music are all selected specifically for how they contribute to, and enhance, the selected theme. Leigh competes as a World Class ensemble (top scholastic level), and we continue to make our mark as a premier ensemble in Northern California.
No you don’t, but musical experience is recommended. Winter Percussion is made up of a diverse group of individuals with the drive to have a good time, want to participate in a rewarding team activity and compete in a sport that takes a lot of hard work. This is a place where you will make life long friends and have an incredibly rewarding experience and where you will learn how to become a world class drummer.
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2015 was the first year that Leigh competed in the World Class level of WGI. Having lost many ensemble members to graduation, it was truly a rebuilding year. With a large group of freshmen, the goal was to train up a new batch of percussionists to continue growing our program. “No Strings on Me” was […]
2016 saw our program build on the experience and success of the prior season. With many returning percussionists, this was the year to grow and develop further, all while preparing for the World Percussion Championships in April. “We’re All Mad Here” found our students in Wonderland, being conducted by the Mad Hatter. A whimsical show […]
2017 saw our program grow to 32 students, up from 28 the year prior. With a strong class of freshmen, we faced the season with a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation. “Harmony in Motion” featured 3 movements, demonstrating the beauty of many parts working together: the sum is far greater than the individual pieces. […]
2018 was an “even” year, which means we were headed to Dayton, OH for WGI World Championships. Another growth year as our program grew to 36 students, up from 32 the year prior. With a strong class of freshmen, and continued growth from the returning members we faced the season with confidence and a sense […]
We asked our students, staff and parents to describe winter percussion in 3 words. Together, their answers truly sum up our program. “Commitment to excellence” “Hustle, effort, focus” “Pushing my limits” “Set, check, reset” “Lots of work” “Accountability, focus, commitment” “Attention to detail” “Sweat, blood, tears” “Work paying off” “Best months ever” “World Class […]
Being a member of a World Class percussion is a no easy feat. A vast amount of training is required…physically, mentally, and musically. To better help our fans understand the process, we asked our students to sum up their training in one sentence. Below is a selection of their replies. I’ve learned a lot about […]
Leigh High School is a public high school serving students from Los Gatos and the Cambrian area of San Jose. Our booster organization, Leigh PAPA, is a proud booster of the Performing Arts at Leigh. One program we support is Winter Percussion, a highly competitive marching art that combines music, dance and theatrics. Our students […]