. This is the page of Paul Williams, founder of the Dorset Percussion Ensemble.
DPE are a group of professional percussionists who come together to perform as an ensemble and also as a section for orchestral, chamber and choral concerts. We were formed in 2005 to perform a specially arranged four-player and two pianists version of Carmina Burana with the Grange Choral Society at the Regent Centre in Christchurch. The Bournemouth Echo wrote of our debut
"....the musicians
, two pianists and four percussionists, set pulses racing in the opening O Fortuna and impressively underscored the entire performance....the spirit, both liquid and l***y, was licked into place with tremendous aplomb." And since then we've met regularly to perform for orchestras, choirs and for our own enjoyment. So if you are after a full blown percussion ensemble to make your event go with a bang (or two!) or simply want help booking percussionists for a gig (yes we know we can be a pain!), then you've come to the right place. We can provide players for large or small concerts anywhere in the South no matter how many or how few percussionists you need and we will also supply all the gear needed (unless it's very very specialist). Our musicians are all experienced professionals with a wide range of skills suitable for all styles of music, whether it's chamber, choral, orchestral, jazz or rock. We also offer instrument hire, teaching, coaching & workshop services - take a look below for details. repertoire: Our orchestral/choral repertoire includes the following big works;
Carmina Burana (a special four player version is available)
Chichester Psalms
The Armed Man
War Requiem
Belshazzar's Feast
Noyes Fludde
St Nicholas
The Rio Grande
Rutter's Gloria
Plus lots lots more....
Workshops
Several of our percussionists are also highly experienced in giving educational workshops both inside schools and to the wider community. instruments: Our instrument list includes;
4.3 Octave Musser Marimba
Premier Vibraphone
Concorde Xylophone
Adams Xylophone
Set of 5 Premier Timpani
Baroque Timpani
Deagan Glockenspiel
Set of Tubular Bells
Tam Tams
Orchestral Bass Drums
Lion's roar
2 octave set of Crotales
Orchestral snare drums
Concert tom-toms
Congas & bongos
