Mercury Rising Percussion Ensemble |

Posted by Joanna Huling on Jan 31, 2012

About Mercury Rising

The Mercury Rising Percussion Ensemble was founded in 2007 by Joanna Dabrowska Huling to give gifted percussion students an exciting opportunity to perform a wide array of percussion instruments, a large variety of music, and learn in a challenging and rewarding musical setting. More Information Coming Soon… View Past...

Posted by Joanna Huling on Jan 31, 2012

The Winds of War

July 23 – August 2, 2012 Showcase Concert: August 2, 2012 Howard County Center for the Arts 8510 High Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD Our 2012 program, The Winds of War will feature music from times of war and peace. Rehearsals will be held for two weeks and will culminate in a showcase concert. Tuition for the Senior Division is $325 payable upon enrollment. Financial assistance is available to...

Posted by Joanna Huling on Feb 1, 2012

Membership and Eligibility

Senior Division: Tuition: $325 The Senior Division of the MRPE is an elite group of students looking for performance opportunities that will challenge and inspire! The Senior Division present a full concert program of approximately 15 pieces at the culmination of the session. Members rotate instruments for each piece in order to enhance each performer’s experience. Students applying for the...

Posted by Joanna Huling on Feb 1, 2012

Photo Gallery

View photos from past seasons. Click on the arrow to view the page with concert photos and program information. Click on the magnifying glass to view only the group photo.

"My first year with MRPE opened up my eyes into an experience in percussion ensemble that was not provided at my school. I learned how to play more instruments in those weeks than I had the past year. I even played a piece of paper! My experience with MRPE has been nothing but fantastic, and I highly recommend it."

Daniel R. - Member . . . Summer 2008, Winter 2008, 2009, 2011

Testimonials

"The Mercury Rising Percussion Ensemble has been one of the most enriching experiences in our son Hrday's life. We excitedly look forward to seeing what new ideas Joanna comes up for the pieces, to challenge the kids. So far Hrday has played with the ensemble two summers and we can attest that the level of training and performances is far superior to any other group because of the intensive practice sessions and the choice of music.

We also get a global perspective of music and have listened to pieces inspired from different cultures and styles. We recommend this to kids of all ages and know it will be a fun activity every summer."

Sandhya and Gopal K. - Parents . . . 2010, 2011

Concert Season Photo Galleries

2011 MRPE

Posted on Aug 31, 2011

From the Silver Screen August 13, 2011 1:00 p.m. Joanna Dabrowska (Huling), Music Director Howard County Center for the Arts 8510 High Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD Program: Peter Gunn . . . Henry Mancini ...

2010 MRPE

Posted on Aug 1, 2010

Around the World in 80 Minutes August 1, 2010 2:00 p.m. Joanna Dabrowska (Huling), Music Director Howard County Center for the Arts 8510 High Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD Program: Dance of the Little Swans...

2009 MRPE

Posted on Aug 31, 2009

An American Sampler August 23, 2009 2:00 p.m. Joanna Dabrowska (Huling), Music Director Howard County Center for the Arts 8510 High Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD Program: Polo’s Candy Machine . . ....

2008 MRPE

Posted on Dec 13, 2008

Inaugural Summer Concert June 15, 2008 3:00 p.m. Joanna Dabrowska (Huling), Music Director Oye Como Va . . . Tito Puente Minuet . . . Anonymous 18th Century Composer fur 2 Holzblocktrommeln und kleine Trommel...

Percussionist Joanna Dabrowska Huling is a performer and educator in the greater Baltimore-Washington Metro area. She has performed in the United States and Europe, with venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Music Center at Strathmore, Maryland Theatre and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

Joanna has been performing with Grammy Nominee Jenny Oaks Baker since 2009. She has performed with the Maryland Symphony, Annapolis Symphony, Post-Classical Ensemble, McLean Orchestra, and Brass of the Potomac among many others. From 2006 to 2011 she held the position of Principal Timpanist of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic based in Alexandria, VA.