Over 120 Indoor Percussion fans were able to enjoy the first edition of the IPE KICK OFF on Saturday February 13th in Dadizele (B).
IPE presented 4 events during this day. In the Polyvalente Loods (DrumSpirit Clubhouse) 9 I&E performers showcased their talents. DrumSpirit and Drumline New Generation presented their new programs and DCE judges Theo van den Elshout and Marco Harder explained the General Effect and Performance Analyses captions. Erwin van Gemert of IPE explained the mission, future and classifications of IPE. After the presentations the audience watched the 2009 WGI Percussion World Championships on a big screen. During the IP Party people enjoyed their drinks and made new friends for the furure. IPE would like to thank all performers, Marco Harder, Theo van den Elshout and DrumSpirit for their cooperation.
Unik Star from Hellemmes (Fra) is proud to announce their 2010 program "Alive". The show will use ideas and music inspired by life and emotions. Unik Star will perform music from popular and contrasting genres. Enhancing the dynamics of the production with rhythm, energy and tempo, Unik Star will produce a fast paced, high energy illustration and scores that will elevate them to the next level.
Unik Star made great progression over the last months with the help of Tony Nunez, Kevin Shah and Clark Gardner. During 2010, Unik Star will be performing at IPE events and the WGI European Regional Show.
Unik Star Staffteam 2010
Concept Designers: David Lemant & Benoit Sueur
Music Designers: Pierre Lignée, Kevin Shah, David Lemant
Visual & Drill Designers: Tony Nunez, Kevin Shah, Benoit Sueur
Teaching and arrangments by David Lemant, Benoit Sueur, Arnaud Taton, Jerome Capoen
Music consulting: Clark Gardner
Unik Star Equipment: Vancore Percussion Instruments, Vic Firth drumsticks, Evans Drumheads, Zildjian, M-Audio & Apple
KICK OFF Updates: Timetable online - Marco Harder will judge the I&E Competitionmessage posted: 10-02-2010 10:57This Saturday IPE will start the Indoor Percussion season with the 2010 IPE KICK OFF in Dadizele (B). We've added the timetable on our special
KICK OFF Page for you to download. IPE is also proud to announce the I&E judge for this Saturday. DCE Captionhead Music and Percussion Judge Marco Harder will be judging the I&E Competition. With the I&E Competition, two Preview performances, the DCE Judging sessions, the WGI Big Screen Showcase and the IP Party, this is going to be an event you don't wanna miss! Don't hesitate and come to Dadizele to celebrate the new Indoor Percussion Season.
Ticketsale IPE European Championships started!message posted: 08-02-2010 22:53IPE and WGUK have started the ticketsale for Europe's biggest Indoor Percussion Event, the 2010 IPE European Championships in Crawley (UK) on Sunday april 4th. Order your IPE Championships Presale Tickets today and witness the best indoor percussion ensembles in Europe and two WGI World Champions! Tickets for the IPE contests are only available at the door. To order your Championships Presale tickets please visit our
IPE Ticket PageKICK OFF UPDATE: WGI 2009 World Championships on our BIG screen!message posted: 05-02-2010 17:50The IPE KICK OFF is only one week away and IPE is going to update this event almost daily! Today we'll bring you news about the WGI 2009 Percussion World Championships DVD showcase. IPE is delighted to have the official WGI approval to present the world's best indoor percussion units on our BIG screen!
After the IPE European Championships, IPE guest NorthCoast Academy went back to the States to perform at the World Class Percussion Finals. Together with Rhythm X, RCC, Music City Mystique, Matrix, Pulse and all the other World Class units they demonstrated their incredible skills. Want to see how what they did last year? Don't miss it and come to the IPE KICK OFF! Visit our
KICK OFF Page for more information.
The Rhythm (IRE) and Legion Star (UK) withdraw from competitionmessage posted: 27-01-2010 12:43The Rhythm Percussion Ensemble from Dublin (Ire) and Legion Star Percussion Ensemble from Crawley (UK) will not perform at one of the 2010 IPE Events. Due to funding and other reasons, The Rhythm and Legion Star decided to cancel all performances for 2010. IPE regrets their decision and is looking forward to welcome them again in the near future.
Performance Analyses, GE & IPE Info sessions during IPE Kick Offmessage posted: 25-01-2010 22:22Indoor Percussion Europe (IPE) presents the 2010 Season Kick Off in Dadizele (B) on Saturday February 13th. On this day IPE presents 4 events for the true percussion fans throughout Europe! Besides the I&E competition, preview performances and a big party to finish the day, IPE invites all musicians, staff and other persons who are interested to attend these 3 specific sessions.
The first session is about the Performance Analyses (PA) caption and is presented by DCE Percussion judge and Music Caption Head Marco Harder. Marco will discuss matters such as Composition and Performance and explain the ‘how’ and ‘what’ within these captions.
The second session is about the General Effect (GE) caption and is presented by DCE GE judge Theo van den Elshout. Theo will discuss matters such as; What is GE?, How do I use or add GE in my program?, What musical/visual elements do I need to create an effective and entertaining program. Is there a successful communication of a unit’s identity and message through the quality blend of creativity and performance? How do my performers connect with the audience?
Finally, the IPE Information session provides percussion units with advice and support for making decisions regarding IPE Classifications, IPE Rules, Policies and regulations and other important matters. If you’re having questions about the IPE Competition or you're still unsure about which classification to choose, how to compete or want to find out more about a particular area of IPE, then attend the IPE Information session. Sessions are free to attend and open for everybody.
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I&E / Preview registration is closedmessage posted: 06-01-2010 10:33With 11 I&E performers and 2 preview performances registered, the IPE KICK OFF is going to be hot! Performers from England, France, Belgium and the United States will showcase their talents at the Individuals & Ensembles. More information about the KICK OFF will follow soon.
Indoor Percussion Europe presents the 2010 Season Kick Off in Dadizele (B) on Saturday February 13th. On this day IPE is proud to present 4 events for the true percussion fans throughout Europe!
- Individuals & Ensembles Competition for Percussion
- Information Seminars
- IP Preview Performances
- IP Party 3
Visit our
KICK OFF Page for more information.
Second beginning for De Eendracht (Ned) message posted: 05-01-2010 10:48De Eendracht from St. Willebrord (Ned) is no longer active. De group who performed last year at the IPE Championships has made a new start under the name Percussiongroep Questionmark. According to their new website, the organisation will be ready in november 2010 with a new show to perform and compete at CGN and IPE in 2011. More information can be found on:
www.percussiongroep-questionmark.nlMusic Black Show (Fra) presents: Studio4message posted: 05-01-2010 09:50Music Black Show from La Gorgue (Fra) and his president, Gregory Carreiro, are pleased to announce their 2010 show "Studio4". Studio4 will be a new challenge and a new experience for this french indoor percussion unit who will perform at the IPE Contest in Belgium, France and at the IPE European Championships in Crawley, UK.
In preparation for their first winter season, Music Black Show (registered in the IPE Concert Class this year) will present 3 popular film arrangements and a harmonic original opener. Members and Staff are working very hard to prepare "Studio 4" and they are very excited to enter the IPE 2010 Competition.
More information can be gained at:
musicblackshow@hotmail.fr
Happy Holidays from Indoor Percussion Europemessage posted: 03-01-2010 17:44To all our Fans, Friends, Partners, Volunteers, Members and Educators. Thank you for making 2009 a fantastic year, we are looking forward to make 2010 even better! Happy Holidays from everyone at Indoor Percussion Europe.