DUNLAP —
In musician circles, “selling out” is often viewed as a bad thing.
Not so at the Concord High School music department. And not when it involves packing in a crowd.
Last year marked the debut of a concert showcasing the talents of Concord’s student percussionists. The inaugural event was a success, nearly selling out.
“This year, our goal is to sell out,” Concord percussion instructor Ben Runkel said.
The concert — dubbed “Groove!” — is a showcase featuring 22 high school percussionists, plus extra musicians on guitar and keyboards. It will take place Feb. 23 at Concord Junior High School. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and doors open at 7.
Tickets cost $6 and can be purchased by calling the Concord music office at 875-4105.
‘Sensory overload’
Runkel described the concert as a “sensory overload kind of show” with lots of lights and multimedia effects.
“It’s the look and feel of a rock concert, and that’s the feel we’re going for,” Runkel said.
“Groove!” promises to be a genre-hopper, with music ranging to from progressive rock to drum-and-fife, classical, Scottish drumming and Brazilian drumming, along with pop and contemporary tunes.
“It’s a plethora of musical styles,” Runkel said.
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Student musicians gearing up for the upcoming “Groove!” concert include, from left, Elena Fischer, Timmy Johnson, Tyrus Tucker and Nate Littlefield.
Concord's got 'Groove!'
Student percussion showcase set for Feb. 23 at junior high school.
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