posted Feb 20, 2012 5:54 AM by Tom Whitmoyer
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
A-Line – Tuesday – Rehearsal at THS. 4pm - 9pm. If you can get there by 3:30, we have some things to unload from the trailer and the big truck.
Thursday - Rehearsal at THS. 5pm – 9pm. Bring uniforms for Friends and Family Preview show at 8:30 pm. We will end rehearsal at 8:00, so we can change into uniforms.
Open – Tuesday – Battery 4pm to 9pm / Pit 5pm to 9pm. Please come early to unload the truck. Battery is coming early to finish learning drill for Part 6, so we can put it together for the evening. Bring your uniforms so we can see what needs to be altered. If your pants are too long, you may want to get this done prior to Tuesday if possible.
Thursday – Everyone 4-9. Bring uniforms for Friends and Family Preview Show at 8:30. We will rehearse until 8:00 and then stop to change into uniforms for the show.
Saturday - A separate post will be sent out specifically detailing our Saturday trip to DARTMOUTH. |
posted Jan 20, 2012 2:44 PM by Tom Whitmoyer
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Due to the impending snow storm, rehearsal for both A-Line and Open Line are cancelled for Saturday 1/21.
We'll see everyone on tuesday night at 6:00. |
posted May 6, 2011 7:47 AM by Tom Whitmoyer
This is the review that was written on the WGI website regarding our Championship Finals Performance . . .
Trumbull High School
“Heart”
The gothic-influenced poetry of Edgar Allen Poe received the Indoor Percussion treatment with Trumbull’s program, “Heart” – a sinister production where a crazed narrator recounts the story of “The Tell-Tale Heart.” The ensemble posed as white and black faced figures – clearly lacking any visible signs of vitality – and their musical and visual demands were considerable. The narrative was an effective device in establishing the brooding atmosphere of Trumbull’s eerie production – the dark, poetic prose of Edgar Allen Poe adding a deep aesthetic to the program. The taut musical segments, characterized by dramatic tempo shifts and dissonant musical figures, were handled with an unbelievable amount of control. In the show’s waning moments, a nearly inaudible whisper repeated, “Heart,” with an unsettling edge that is bound to send chills down your spine.
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posted Apr 17, 2011 5:26 PM by Tom Whitmoyer
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updated May 2, 2011 6:51 PM
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It is with great pride and pleasure for me to announce that Trumbull Winter Percussion has been in the Finals Round of the Indoor Percussion World Championships in Dayton for six consecutive years in a row! Although the scores do not seem to reflect this, it was one of the most competitive Open classes in recent memory. You continue to roll with the "Best of the Best" in the Open level Activity, year after year. Your growth as an ensemble ceases to amaze me. To think that we will say goodbye to only two seniors this year, reminds me that perhaps the best is yet to come!
The staff has already had serious discussion about the direction we will follow for next season, including concepts and show design. We begin anew as we attempt to train and prepare our younger members for increaased responsibilities in the ensemble. Many of you are hungry for a spot in the battery, or perhaps a new assignment in a new section. We will spend the off season working hard to prepare you for our Fall auditions in early to mid June.
Thank you all for your time, talent, dedication, and hard work to make Trumbull Winter Percussion one of the
top programs in the entire country! |
posted Jul 16, 2010 3:39 AM by Tom Whitmoyer
Hello everyone!
Once again, Trumbull is recognized at a national level!
Congratulations to all!
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posted Jun 14, 2010 5:17 PM by Tom Whitmoyer
Check it out everyone! Good Stuff!
They ended up doing a video of our entire run through!
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posted Apr 19, 2010 6:39 AM by Tom Whitmoyer
To all the members of this elite ensemble known as Trumbull Winter Percussion,
You have risen up and surpassed all expectations this season. When I think of how young and inexperienced we were this year, and what a late start we had, it is nothing short of amazing of the continuous accomplishments and growth you achieved.
The changes that we endured as a program this season are a true test of the resilency of all of you, and the importance of the tradition of excellence founded in this program. It is my hope that all of our critics will finally be silenced. Always remember that the program is about all of you, and no one else. You are the face of Trumbull Winter Percussion.
As we prepare for yet another Fall and Winter season. I am truly motivated to begin planning the most incredible presentation yet for our winter season 2011. Thank you to our senior members for all of their encouragement and leadership. There is no doubt that our younger members will carry on the tradition of excellence. The staff is humbled by your achievements, and is excited as well to begin again.
Thank you to all for your time, your talents, your love of this activity, and most importantly your trust and respect.
See you all at the banquet!
Mr. Whit |
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