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

"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

"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
"The Mercury Rising experience has been a great one. By participating in the ensemble, our son has been able to play with professional musicians, gained experience playing instruments he never would have gotten through his school music department, and been challenged with pieces and parts that have raised his skill level and allowed him to audition, and make, the highest level band at his school.

He looks forward to another year in the group, and we as his parents, look forward to a unique concert at the end of the program."

Dave and Sue C. - Parents . . . 2009, 2010, 2011

"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

2011 MRPE

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2011 MRPE

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 arr. Phil Faini TV Goes Percussion . . . arr. Allan Murray . . . Entertainment Tonight . . . Michael Mark . . . The Ballad of Gilligan’s Isle . . . Sherwood Schwartz . . . Batman Theme . . . Neal Hefti Funeral March of a Marionette . . . Charles Gounod arr. Michael Hernandez Penguin Circus (from the IMAX film Antarctica . . ....

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2010 MRPE

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2010 MRPE

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 from Swan Lake . . . Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky Hand-Work . . . Gert Bomhof Funiculi, Funicula! . . . Peppino Turco, arr. Thomas Dell’Omo Carmen . . . Georges Bizet . . . Prelude (Les Toreadors) . . . Intermezzo . . . Aragonaise . . . Habanera Fairy Queen . . . Turlough Carolan arr. Dabrowska Taqsim Riqq . . . Nathaniel P....

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2009 MRPE

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2009 MRPE

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 . . . Michael A. Hernandez You’ll Never Walk Alone . . . Richard Rodgers arr. Dabrowska Adagio for Strings . . . Samuel Barber arr. Dabrowska Rock Around the Clock . . . Max C. Freedman and Jimmy De Knight Ashokan Farewell . . . Jay Ungar arr. Dabrowska Ensemble 5 . . . Anthony J. Cirone Madrigal – My Lady White . . . David...

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2008 MRPE

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2008 MRPE

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 . . . Hermann Regner Duo – Allegro . . . François Devienne Thunder on the Bay . . . Scott Harding Rustic Dance . . . Joseph Bodin de Boismortier Duet #4 . . . Joanna Dabrowska Invention No. 1 in C Major . . . Johann Sebastian Bach Brazil . . . Ary Barroso, arr. Diane Downs and Rick Mattingly, solos by Joanna Dabrowska A...

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