#torqpercussion

[jamiedrake]

So stoked for @torqpercussion’s premerie performance of “Invisible Cities”, for percussion quartet and orchestra, tomorrow afternoon with @niagarasymphonyorchestra and @bradleythachuk. Bonus: composer (and friend) @wijeratneworks is also here for the performance! This is my view from the stage, the only photo I had time to take today. As always, huge thanks to @yamahacanmusic @innovativepercussion @blackswamppercussion @dreamcymbals @remopercussion for helping to keep the TorQ train running! • • • #torqpercussion #percussionconcerto #percussionquartet #invisiblecities #dinukwijeratne #niagarasymphonyorchestra (at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqeSvxP1GL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jamiedrake]

Spending this week teaching with the @torqpercussion boys at @lampns in Lunenburg, joined by special guest @russellhartenberger. Pretty spectacular to work out of this 125-year-old Lunenburg Academy - a bit of a Harry Potter vibe and I love it. (Will post some pics of the Seminar rehearsals inside throughout the week.) • • • #myofficethisweek #torqpercussion #lampns #lunenburgacademy #chambermusic #torqpercussionseminar (at Lunenburg Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzDjKwbAgTb/?igshid=1kayc1b6n5k32

[jamiedrake]

Spending the week at @noblestreetstudios with @torqpercussion, @nexuspercussion, @douglasromanowmusic and Ray Dillard recording @russellhartenberger 's new suite for octet. It's a real treat to be working these folks (Russell was my first percussion teacher!) in this beautiful room. • • • #myofficethisweek #torqpercussion #nexuspercussion #newmusic #ilovemyjob #🥁 (at Noble Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrSwyhTnRBv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uw0phdqkhofr

[jamiedrake]

#tbt to playing the premiere of the many-headed beast that was #Rythmopolis in Montreal. A fun week working with some amazingly talented people. • • • #myofficethisweek #percussion #torqpercussion #newmusic #torontonianinmontreal #bassdrum #playingtherack #percussionnerd (at Place des Festivals) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnr2-qkn6BK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qvp0jtm11p4p

[jamiedrake]

Pretty sweet view from TorQ Tower during soundcheck. Rythmopolis opens tonight! Huge congrats to everyone who's worked their butts off to help pull this crazy thing together - it's a thrill to be a part of it. • • • #rythmopolis #torqpercussion #torontonianinmontreal #newmusic #ungrandspectacle #myofficethisweek @torqpercussion @rythmopolis (at Place des Festivals) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZ4JhZn1Cd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3zcdtejxjbco

[jamiedrake]

(Part of) my office today for @torqpercussion school shows this week. • • • #torqpercussion #myofficetoday #tiedyethundertube

[jamiedrake]

Played a fun show at @imperialtheatresarnia tonight with the @torqpercussion boys. Stunning theatre and a lovely crowd. Thanks Sarnia! We'll be back I hope. • • • #torqpercussion #imperialtheatre #percussionquartet #chambermusic #gigging (at Imperial Theatre, Sarnia ON.)

[jamiedrake]

Today has been a pretty fun day already and it's not even 1:30pm. Reposting @torqpercussion - Made our debut with the fantastic Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal today! First pic: with composer @monicampearce, superstar narrator Patrice Bélanger and conductor Adam Johnson @maestromethods. Second pic with the killer OSM percussion section: Hugue, André, Nicholas and Sandra. Thanks guys! Looking forward to a great week of shows. . . . #togetheronthebeat #bonjourmontreal #nowistimeforpoutine #ormaybepâtéchinois @osmconcerts #torqpercussion