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A KNEE-SLAPPING BIT: Senior percussionist Thomas Ross performs with the slapstick in ‘Sleigh Ride’ at the band’s winter concert last Tuesday. The slapstick is a less common percussion instrument often used in holiday music events. “The percussion section used multiple different sized slapsticks as a funny bit for the audience, coming out of nowhere with a bigger slapstick than the last,” Ross said. “Though I only get about one or two notes throughout the entire piece, it’s still a fun instrument to play.” The concert consisted of holiday songs and a holiday-themed percussion ensemble. “The main focus is just playing together and having fun,” Ross The use of the slapstick and “simplicity” of the winter show are examples of the concert season being, for band members like Ross, less intense than the marching season. “Concert season is the fire after a long winter,” Ross said. While preparing for concerts still requires hours in rehearsal dedicated to a multitude of ensemble and solo pieces, Ross still feels that it is not as stressful as being in the midst of football halftime performances and day-long marching competitions. “Concert season is not as demanding and is laid back for the most part,” Ross said. Caption by Francie Wilhelm.

[Photo] Artistic expression abounds

Gaby Esquivel, Carlo Hinsdale, Chloe Lewcock, Maggie Mass, Mira Patel, Alice Scott, Lanie Sepehri, and Francie Wilhelm
December 12, 2023
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