December 18, 2024
Local News

Percussion party Sunday at Rock Falls High School

By STAFF REPORT

Gavin Long, a student at Rock Falls High School, plays a solo drum piece called "Phone Tag" during the opening hours of last year's Percussion Palooza at Rock Falls High. The event returns Saturday at the high school (Alex T)

ROCK FALLS – Percussion-Palooza returns Sunday, with the entertainment starting at noon at Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Ave.

The event features a solo and ensemble percussion competition, held a week prior to the Illinois state contests and almost a month before the Iowa state contests.

The top three preliminary performances in each category at each level will receive awards, and the judges’ special merit honorees will perform at the Percussion-Palooza Premier Showcase.

Performers include many local and area drumlines.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for children under 5.

Go to rhythm-quest.org or contact Lindsay Guinand at guinandl@rfhs301.org or Ramiro Martinez at 815-718-2302 for more information.

The event is sponsored by visitrockfalls.com and the music department at Rock Falls High School.