Albany High percussion team top of the world
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Passion for your craft can move mountains, something the Albany High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble realized this spring, when despite closed schools, social distancing and virtual performances, they went on to become world finalists in the Winter Guard International indoor percussion championship.
“Luckily, we were able to have a season this year,” said senior Polina Cassella. “And it s been such an amazing experience with … and it s been great to see everyone again. That was just the highlight of my senior year.”
What does a percussion ensemble do exactly? According to Mark Sanford, Albany High’s indoor percussion instructor, the art form is a combination of marching band, drum line and musical theater.