Pulse!
Pulse was founded in 2009. It is a percussion ensemble that brings rhythm to life in a variety of genres. This ensemble rehearses every Friday from 7:20 am until 8:20 am in the music room. Members are expected to practice regularly on their own as well.
To be a member of this ensemble, you must have successfully completed one semester of grade 9 instrumental music or have equivalent proficiency in reading rhythm and standard musical notation. Students with a background in piano, will find that their acquired skills in piano are a great asset to playing percussion instruments.
There is no cost to students to be a part of this or any other ensemble except the purchase of a “Blue Bear Music” uniform golf shirt that is mandatory for all performances.
Recent Accomplishments:
Pulse was awarded a gold with excellence standard of achievement at the Port Colborne Festival of the Arts. They also received recognition for "Best Performance by an Instrumental Ensemble".
Pulse performed at the PCHS Christmas Concert, thePCHS Spring Spectacular, the ORMTA Spring Music Recital, the Port Colborne Farmer's Market, and at several elementary schools in Port Colborne and Wainfleet. Their repertoire this year included "Sabre Dance", "Oye Como Va", and "Suite for Solo Drumset and Percussion Ensemble".
To be a member of this ensemble, you must have successfully completed one semester of grade 9 instrumental music or have equivalent proficiency in reading rhythm and standard musical notation. Students with a background in piano, will find that their acquired skills in piano are a great asset to playing percussion instruments.
There is no cost to students to be a part of this or any other ensemble except the purchase of a “Blue Bear Music” uniform golf shirt that is mandatory for all performances.
Recent Accomplishments:
Pulse was awarded a gold with excellence standard of achievement at the Port Colborne Festival of the Arts. They also received recognition for "Best Performance by an Instrumental Ensemble".
Pulse performed at the PCHS Christmas Concert, thePCHS Spring Spectacular, the ORMTA Spring Music Recital, the Port Colborne Farmer's Market, and at several elementary schools in Port Colborne and Wainfleet. Their repertoire this year included "Sabre Dance", "Oye Como Va", and "Suite for Solo Drumset and Percussion Ensemble".