EUROPEAN TOUR 2017 - WPG INFORMATION PACK Maraca2 and the World Percussion Group Inspiration ................................................. 2 World Percussion Group Tour Details ........................................................................... 3 WPG Timeline, Audition Dates, Requirements and Fee Structure ............................... 4 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................ 5 Terms & Conditions ...................................................................................................... 6 APPLY ONLINE AT: WWW.WORLDPERCUSSIONGROUP.COM FACEBOOK PAGE: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WORLDPERCUSSIONGROUP EUROPEAN TOUR 2017 Maraca2 and the World Percussion Group Inspiration Maraca2 are currently an evening concert at the ambitions without any clear respected as one of the Percussive Arts Society understanding of how one with like-minded world World’s leading International Convention, might go about building a class percussionists in a Percussion Ensembles. 2013. successful CV / resume. real life setting. Selected WPG members will deliver Tim Palmer and Jason They have visited over 50 Following our PASIC 2013 their own presentations, Huxtable met whilst university departments evening showcase concert, clinics, lessons, studying at the Birmingham around the world and we started to discuss how performances, and Conservatoire in England. through this activity have we could develop the masterclasses and put inspired hundreds of young impact and international together a touring percussionists to pursue a scope of Maraca2’s ensemble that will deliver career within the percussive educational projects, whilst an extremely high quality arts. helping young artists ‘mobile percussion festival’ across the world fulfil their to the European As one of Europe’s most full potential and career educational commercially supported aspirations. market. ensembles, they are proud to endorse Sabian In order to build a good “We are extremely excited Cymbals, Innovative reputation as an artist and about forming our 2nd Percussion, Marimba One educator, it is vital that ensemble selected from a marimbas, REMO those percussionists pool of world class young drumheads and Pearl wishing to follow this route professionals and bringing Whilst there, they attained Drums. should demonstrate a them to local percussion the highest degree great degree of experience communities in the classifications, achieved Maraca2 explain the (preferably at a young Europe.” distinction in the World Percussion Group age).” Are you interested in postgraduate course Project (WPG) and how its joining the WPG in specialising in percussion significance is vital to Thus the idea of WPG was 2017? duo and now teach at the young professionals in created. Maraca2 conservatoire as tutors of the percussion industry. have already helped such percussion. In 2014, they artists were both bestowed with “Having visited many by providing them the honour of becoming universities, we regularly with the honorary members of the find students aspiring to opportunity institution. become professional to work percussion soloists, Maraca2 perform regularly ensemble players and at percussion festivals and educators. In an concert halls worldwide extremely competitive and have appeared as field, it is very artists at many of the major difficult to percussion events including realise such Leo Praesen World Percussion Group 2017 European Tour Details Photo 1: Left, Maraca2 original 2006 Promotional Shot. Photo 2: Right, Maraca2 photo shoot 2013 for Marimba One. World Percussion Group 2017 The repertoire selected for the WPG The soloist selected for the tour will European Tour Details will be prepared by Maraca2 and will also have the option to deliver a solo comprise of new works, recital and will perform as soloist with Following the stunning success of arrangements and existing large the World Percussion Group. their two month USA WPG Tour scale works. The group will convene 2016, Maraca2 will once again select prior to the tour for an estimated 3- Maraca2 would like to thank the a total of 12 members to form the day training course. The rehearsal Percussive Arts Society for becoming World Percussion Group 2017. These venue will be located in the UK where Corporate Partners with the WPG as 12 members will tour an estimated 7 participants will prepare the final well as its sponsors: Innovative universities in and around Europe and showcase concert and work Percussion, REMO Drumheads, deliver clinics, masterclasses, alongside Maraca2 to structure an Marimba One, Sabian Cymbals, lessons and performances. In total effective clinic, which they will Tapspace Publications and Pearl the tour will visit several Countries present on the tour. Drums. including; United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Norway, Finland, The tour will offer applicants the Estonia and Belgium opportunity to perform in a world- class ensemble, deliver lessons, The tour will happen in Summer 2017 clinics and presentations at some of and is between the months of May Europe’s most prestigious 27th - June 18th 2017. Conservatories. WORLD PERCUSSION GROUP TIMELINE May 2016 December 2016 Meetings commence with Europe Audition submission deadline (final university professors to secure hosts audition videos submitted to join the for WPG. WPG). July 2016 January 2017 Restructure of WPG Website ahead 12 WPG Members Confirmed, Tour of registration date. repertoire available for preparation. August 2016 May 2017 Website to be finalised and online Training Camp commences May audition applications commence, 27th 2017. audition materials available. November 2016 June 2017 WPG Registration closes. (Monday WPG Tour concludes 18th June November 14th 2016). 2017. WPG Timeline, Audition Dates and alongside backing tracks. Each including internal travel, Requirements ensemble member must display on accommodation and a food per diem. their audition video a high level of WPG principals will also be entrusted When registering for the World virtuosity, a strong internalisation of with further performance and Percussion Group you will have two pulse and subdivision. They only logistical opportunities and options on our new site. The first, will need select one excerpt from any of responsibilities. be to apply as a soloist. This is a the available choices. They must also totally free choice audition and include a short outline of the clinic All other WPG members will be should last between 10-15 minutes. that they wish to present on the tour. required to cover a portion of This can feature any percussion The deadline for uploading videos is expenses totaling a fee of $2500 US instruments from Marimba, December 2016. dollars. This will include all your Vibraphone, Snare Drum (Orchestral accommodation, food per diem and or Marching), Drum Set, Timpani, tour travel. Ethnic Percussion or a mix of Course Fee Structure everything if you are a multi- If you are accepted as a soloist on All ensemble members, principals percussionist. Solo auditions will run the WPG Tour your week long training and soloists will be solely responsible from August to December and you course, food per diem, for funding their trip to and from the can upload your video whenever you accommodation and internal travel training camp location. We advise are ready. will all be paid for via way of a full booking long term return flights as a scholarship supported by Maraca2. cheaper option than two single one- If you are applying as an ensemble way fares. member, you will be able to register In addition if you are accepted into in August 2016 and download the the ensemble and are asked to audition pack. This will consist of become the principal, you will also some Maraca2 repertoire excerpts have full scholarship support and also involve performing World Percussion Group Frequently Asked Questions You will be able to apply around August 2016, when you can log on to our website, apply online and fill in your details. You will then be able to download the audition materials and submit your final video by December 2016. How long will the European Tour last? In total the tour will last for three weeks. Estimated 27 May 2017 to 18 June 2017. Are there any benefits to those unsuccessful in the application process? Absolutely! We are keen to make this a valuable experience for all applicants and will record all clinics, solo recitals and the final concert. All applicants will have access to this on our website. In addition all applicants will receive a written report and feedback from your audition video given by Maraca2. You will also be able to access all exclusive videos from WPG 2016 Tour!!! How many members of the World Percussion Group will be Am I able to apply as both a soloist and ensemble player? selected? Yes. It is possible to apply online for both positions. There will be a 12 in total. A Soloist, Principal and 10 Ensemble players. discount on the total fee payable for multiple applications. I am from outside the USA and Europe. Does this mean I can How many Scholarships will be offered? still apply for WPG? There will be a total of 2 scholarships offered by Maraca2. A YES, however, all artists are responsible for researching their principal ensemble player and soloist. Maraca2 reserve the right to eligibility to travel within the European Union. change this arrangement at any time. I am from China. How will this affect my application? Maraca2 recognise that social media and internet is somewhat As a WPG member I will be expected