The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, November 06, 2002, Image 3

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THE BATTALION
decided to audition and has been performing with Percussion
|dio ever since.
'emission Studio, a University-recognized music group with 35
pibers, choreographs drum routines using a wide variety of com-
and uncommon instruments such as water jugs, trash cans and
er household items.
izFausak, president of Percussion Studio and a senior elec-
b engineering major, said the group adds a new spin to the
eussion genre.
j“Weare known for our performances that include percussion from
iventional and unconventional means, such as plastic tubes and
[terjugs,” Fausak said. “Although we have aspects similar to
mp’and Blue Man Group, we are very different because we
brporate a variety of medias such as dance and videos into our
iws. We put our own spin on it.”
Fausak said Percussion Studio’s members, who are divided into
ferent “sound” groups, strive to find the combination of instru-
ntsthat create the most unique sound.
“In the past we have used wooden boxes, PVC pipes, wheelchairs,
pen sinks, jock strap cups and even a CPR dummy,” Fausak said,
e basically try to find things that we can make a cool sound with,
icombine them to create an entertaining ensemble.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF PERCUSSION STUDIO
Percussion Studio performs for Destination Imagination, an after-school academic program, at South Knoll Elementary School
in College Station on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The group's next performance will be on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium.
ion when they»f: JThe group has gained public exposure since its origination in
londay after a® 1999. and has performed at two First Yells, four MSC Variety Shows,
trial. On luesiBisterBBQ and Whooping Weekend, among several other events,
sgan consfe||Jay Rudinger, a Percussion Studio member and a junior industrial
ey should be stBgineering major, said members are constantly on the look-out for
ith or to life in pfis jl^ehold items that can be used as instruments,
pt your verdidlK "Out of anything that we see, if we like it, we will use it,”
it. We respectJ'. : P^ n B ersa >d. “We just have a good time on the stage hitting around
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attorney for Rer.'M lna ™ ltlon to having an ear for psuedo-instruments. Percussion
i his ODenine<'‘-^ uc '' omem k ers are required to have percussion-playing experience,
oenaltv ohase vice president of Percussion Studio and a senior civil
P ' ^ tt&uieeringmajor, said the requirement has not deterred a steady
Struggled °fPercussion Studio hopefuls from auditioning.
... . "Back when it first started, we would let anybody join because
JtlOnal(C) wdesperately needed people,” Winn said. “It has grown so much
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prerequisite of having percussion experience. We have a lot of
people try out now."
In addition to percussion know-how, Winn said, making the audi
ence laugh contributes to the performance’s style.
“We rely on visual performance and humor” Winn said. “We
usually have somebody in the show who we call the ‘idiot’ or the
‘goat,’ who acts like a dumb guy and messes up the ensemble. It's
a great humorous element and we always get a great response
from the audience.”
Fausak said the group strives to add elements of drama to each
performance as well.
“We aim to create a theatrical presentation rather than just a musi
cal performance,” Fausak said. “We enhance our shows through dif
ferent ways like having dancing in the background, using glow in the
dark objects and mixing strange voices in to the show.”
Fausak said Percussion Studio lias worked with other University
organizations to add to the performance’s quality.
“In the past we have worked with Freudian Slip who played with
us and acted like our emcees, and we also worked with Aggie
SWAMP (Screenwriting, Acting, and Movie Production) club to have
interesting video tapes and recordings playing during the perform
ance,” Fausak said. “There is always an appearance by Michael
Jackson, in either voice form or by having somebody dress like him."
Jason Ledlie, a Percussion Studio officer and a senior psychology
major, said membership into the group has intangible rewards.
“All (of Percussion Studio’s members) are only in it because they
enjoy playing,” Ledlie said. "We practice long hours with the only
gratification being the opportunity to perform. It’s not a private band,
and we don't make any money. We all just love playing.”
Jamie Baker, a sophomore industrial engineering major, has
attended four percussion studio performances, and said it was a wel
come change from conventional band performances.
“The experience of seeing a Percussion Studio show definitely
isn't like any regular band that you will see,” Baker said. “They are
absolutely awesome because there is a lot more variety and effects in
their shows. You have the ‘Stomp’-type aspect, and at the same time
(there is) traditional percussion as well. All of their shows that I have
been to were all amazing. They have performances that you can real
ly enjoy and get into ”
Percussion Studio’s next performance, "Percussionstudio.£>rg
Bowl,” will take place on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Rudder Autittorium.
For more information, visit www.percussionjrfudio.org.
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J°in the Celebration at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
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