"My son Daniel has participated in the Mercury Rising Percussion Ensemble for three years. Joanna Huling's teaching brings out the best in students of all ages and abilities as well as encouraging them to continue playing in school. Daniel was also able to spend time with friends who had similar interests.

The finale of the summer was a fun concert that everyone including parents enjoyed."

Rose S. - Parent . . . Summer 2008, Winter 2008, 2009, 2011

Testimonials

"As a member of the Mercury Rising Percussion Ensemble for 2 years, as well as a student of Joanna Huling for 5 years, I can honestly say that MRPE has dramatically improved my skills as a percussionist while also introducing me to many new friends. The program is always fun, with plenty of laughs, has a wide variety of music, and increases skill in all percussion. I look forward to it every year and highly recommend it to all percussionists of all skill levels"

EJ T., 17 - Member . . . 2010, 2011

"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

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 ...

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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...

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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 . . ....

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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...

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