TCIE brings home a 4th place finish in WGI Finals:
The 2008 season has come to it's dramatic conlusion with TCIE taking 4th place (90.40) in Percussion Independent Open finals!
All staff and members would like to thank our family, friends, and local music community for their continued support!
A very special thanks to the Tates Creek HS band directors and band program for their support and enthusiasm!
Also, a very large thank you to Innovative Percussion, Remo, and Yamaha.
From a wgi.org PIO Finals review:
“The Speed of Life” of Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble (4th-90.4) explored the hectic nature of contemporary life and how we can get caught up in the daily grind of existence to the exclusion of enjoying all life has to offer. When offered “one more chance” to get it right, will we grab the opportunity and run with it? The line emphatically declared that there is so much to do…right now.
Parent/Community Performance:
Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble is proud to present its 2008 program "The Speed of Life" to all the friends, family, fans, and supporters throughout the community! TCIE will be departing for Dayton immediately following the performance to compete in the Percussion Independent Open division of the 2008 WGI World Percussion Championships. TCIE looks to be a serious contender for one of the top spots, so don't miss this opportunity to see them here in Lexington!
Thursday, April 17th, Doors Open at 7:15 with the performance beginning at 7:30. (Tates Creek High School gym)
Admission is $5. Additional donations are MUCH appreciated.
Also, you will have an opportunity to "Vote for Your Favorite Section" and "Endorse an Ensemble Member."
TCIE is in its second year of independent open class competition. They were named WGI Dayton Regional Champion, WGI Nashville Regional Runner-Up, and most recently were named the 2008 Tri-State Circuit PIO Gold medalists for the 2008 season.
TCIE thanks everyone in advance for their support!
About the show:
From the very beginning, TCIE's 2008 production "The Speed of Life" examines the insight behind the famous Ferris Bueller quote, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once and a while, you could miss it." From there, the ensemble takes you on a fast paced whirlwind of intense drumming and movement. We then stop to contemplate the idea of the present. We discover that while our natural instincts tell us to move with haste, just as much gratification can be realized when we stop and appreciate the value of "now." The ending production marries the two ideas together, combining lightning quick motion and a blur of notes with isolated solos that allow the audience to appreciate the excellence being created right before their very eyes.
"The Speed of Life"
Original Music by Brian Flack
Visual Design by Michael Collins
Instructors:
Justin Fisher
Vince Petrillo
Sarah Allen
Daniel Schmitt
Louis Kelly
Season So Far.....:
After three exhilarating shows, and an as of yet undefeated season, TCIE prepares for the WGI Nashville Regional
See the "Speed of Life" as it develops and makes large strides towards WGI World Championships!
A parent/community performance date will be announced in the coming weeks! See you then!!
“Who needs tomorrow when you can do so much right now?” was a phrase used in “The Speed Of Life” performed by
Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble (Lexington, KY) (1st-81.5). The group plays and moves at tremendous speeds throughout the entire show.
With the amount of skill they pulled off during finals, it will be amazing to see what they can pull off the next time in Dayton."
See the full Dayton Percussion Regional review at: wgi.org
Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble Using Remo in 2008:
For the 2008 season and beyond, Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble will use Remo drumheads exclusively.
The staff and ensemble are excited to be involved with the Remo team, and have the Remo name behind their sound!
2008 Season:
After a successful round of auditions, rehearsals are underway for the 2008 competitive season.
Stay tuned for an official show announcement!! In the meantime, new media has been posted to the TCIE photo gallery. Also, a tentative
schedule of contests has been posted on the Info page.
Be sure to check in to the website and Forums as new developments for the 2008 season become available!
2008 Audition Information:
Audition information as well as audition material for the 2008 season is now available!! Check the audition page, and forum for details!!!
2007 Season comes to a close:
The season has come to it's emotional conclusion and has certainly been a great success!!
The ensemble found itself playing for enthusiastic crowds, receiving great feedback from spectators and judging panels alike!
The 2007 Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble members and staff would like to extend a large 'Thank You' to everyone
that supported us throughout the season! Be sure to check in to the website and Forum as developments
and audition information for the 2008 season become available!
WGI Nashville a Success:
The season continues as Tates Creek Indoor has an impressive showing. Finishing 3rd in prelims and finals competition.
With WGI World Championships drawing near, the show contines to take shape. Be sure to look for us at Ryle HS on March 30th for
a special Tri-State Championships exhibition!!
WGI Season Off to a Great Start:
The first shows of the season have taken place! Tates Creek Indoor finished 2nd place in PIO Prelims and Finals at the Dayton WGI Regional (3/3/07).
Most recently, finishing 1st in PIO Competition at the Ryle HS Tri-State show (3/17/07).
Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble 2007 Program:
Competing in the Independent Open class (PIO), the production is titled "Melt". Featuring original compositions
by Brian Flack. The ensemble will appear at WGI and Tri-State Circuit shows.
Tates Creek Indoor Chooses Innovative Percussion:
For the 2007 season, Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble will use Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets. The staff and ensemble
are excited to join the Innovative team!
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