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 […]
Drums, Winter Percussion
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 […]
Drums, Winter Percussion
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 […]
Drums, Winter Percussion
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 […]
Drums, Winter Percussion
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 […]
Drums, Winter Percussion
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 […]
Drums, Winter Percussion
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. […]
Drums, Winter Percussion