SPRING TERM 2011 PHOTOS (by Mark Beecher & Andy Green's Parents):
(L to R) Here's Fan Zhang, Allison Rufe, David Kisleiko, Simone Wilk, Adrian Ambrus, and Isaac Garfunkel in the last rehearsal before our big outdoor "Dragonstock" concert @ Drexel Park!
The back of David's head, Adrian's bass neck, Andy on drums, and Brandon crunching on his axe.
Simone Wilk taking a break from playing congas, Adrian Ambrus gettin' down on bass and Isaac Garfunkel enjoying the drums :-)
Setting up on the "Dragonstock" stage and enjoying the Drexel Food of Champions - Powelton Pizza - (L to R): Isaac, David, Fan, Allison, Nick, Brandon, Maria Kolakowska (looking for something that dropped), Adrian and Guitar & Rock Ensemble Director, Professor Joe Napoli hiding behind the stage.
(L to R) Professor Larry Epstein, Dr. Mike Moss (Music Dept Head), Fan Zhang, Professor Joe Napoli, [the back of] Allison Rufe, [the side of] Simone Wilk, and David Kisleiko ... all savoring the culinary artistry of Powelton Pizza.
Issac Garfunkel helps Brandon Seaman with his amp while the soundman adjusts the mic placement on the congas.
(L to R) Director Mark Beecher, Issac Garfunkel (drum kit), Allison Rufe (marimba), David Kisleiko (vocals), Adrian Ambrus (bass), Simone Wilk (congas), Andy Green (drum kit), and the right arm of Fan Zhang (xylophone).
Ladies & Gentleman ... The Drexel University Percussion Ensemble!!
Allison Rufe belts out her version of "Summertime" (Janis Joplin style).
(L to R) Brandon Seaman (guitar), Adrian Ambrus (hidden on bass), Simone Wilk (congas), Nicholas Gioffre (xylophone), Fan Zhang (xylophone), Andy Green (drum kit), and Percussion Ensemble Director, Professor Mark Beecher (djembe).
(L to R) David Kisleiko sings "Rasta stylee" version of Disney's "Under the Sea," with Nick, Fan, Andy, and Professor Beecher.
A very happy Andy Green on drum kit!!
WINTER TERM 2011 PHOTOS (by Mark Beecher):
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| It's Official - The Drexel University Percussion Ensemble Concert @ the Mandell Theater: Friday, March 4, 2011! The marquee has grown legs! |
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Andy Green on the Drum Kit, warming up during rehearsal, the night before our Winter Term Concert.
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Adrian Ambrus, laying down some phat Bass! Fan, Allison and Maria in the background.
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| Brandon Seaman - DUPE's own Jimmy Page, David Gilmore, Joe Strummer, etc., on Guitar ... with Allison Rufe in the background reviewing some charts! |
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| Fan Zhang - on Keyboards - adding some wonderful sounds to the Ensemble! Allison, still looking over her charts. |
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Allison Rufe, having fun and smiling at how easy it is to play the Vibes! On the table, our favorite DUPE snack - Pepperidge Farm Cookies!
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| Maria Kolakowska is so fast on the Xylophone, her mallets are a blurr! That's Charlotte Chang (to the right) looking for some music. | |
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| Not only does Andrew Wilson play a smokin' Bass, but he's also the proprietor of Cameltone Electronics (cameltone.net ... maker of the best bloomin' electronic cables in the Universe)! Brandon tears it up on Guitar! |
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| Will Giang and Patrick Devine on Piano! These guys are masters of Ebony & Ivory ;-) |
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| Amber Ransom getting funky on the Xylophone! Her name & T-Shirt are color coordinated ;-) |
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| Relaxing in the Mandell Theater Green Room: (L to R) Fan Zhang (our keyboardist) and 2/5ths of the DUPE Mallet Section - Nick Gioffre & Charlotte Chang and the Drexel University Food of Champions - Powelton Pizza ... Fast Delivery! |
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| One half of our DUPE Electric Bass Section - Adrian Ambrus. DA BAAA! Charlotte Chang in the background. | |
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| (L to R) The other half of our DUPE Electric Bass Section - Andrew Wilson (and proprietor of Cameltone Electronics), along with a surprise visit by DUPE Alumni - Chris Sannino (drummer, guitarist & co-creator of The Shakedown Project). STAGE LEFT! |
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| The DUPE Piano Section: (L to R) Will Giang & Patrick Devine! In the background - (L to R) Brandon Seaman (on guitar), Adrian Ambrus, Fan Zhang & Charlotte Chang. |
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| Our Special Guest Vocalist & Trombonist for the evening - Joel Mark Collier (who is just a blurr)! And 1/5 of our DUPE Mallet Section - Allison Rufe (being crazy)! |
FALL TERM 2010 "GREEN ROOM" PHOTOS (by Mark Beecher):
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| (L to R) Allison Rufe & Maria Kolakowska with some friends from Guitar Ensemble. | |
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| (L to R) Andy Green, Brandon Seaman & Max Banninger - just chillin.' |
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| (L to R) Andy Green, Brandon Seaman & Max Banninger - foolin' around! |
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| Our student guest soloist on piano - Josh Geating, sitting next to a stack of Drexel University's favorite Food of Champions: Powelton Pizza - Fast Delivery! |
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| (L to R) Charlotte Chang & Will Giang - now this is what I call relaxation before a performance! |
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| Charlotte Chang, looking very peaceful ;-) |
SPRING TERM 2010 OUTDOOR REHEARSAL PHOTOS
(by Mark Beecher):
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| The Drexel University Percussion Ensemble - Spring Term 2010: (L to R back row on wall) Chris Sannino, Jianbo Zhao, Jessica Gongora, Maria Kolakowska; (L to R standing) Lenny Sasso, Mary Long, Sean Smith, Alex Chabot, Kimberly Kelly, Isaac Garfunkel; (L to R front, crouching) Kevin Seaman, Brandon Seaman. |
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| Boomwhackers & Buckets rehearsal in front of the Mandell Theater: (L to R seated on wall) Mary Long, Alex Chabot, Kim Kelly, Isaac Garfunkel, Sean Smith, Brandon Seaman; (L to R seated in front) Jessica Gongora, Jianbo Zhao, Kevin Seaman, Maria Kolakowska, Lenny Sasso. |
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| (L to R on the wall) Alex, Kim, Isaac, Sean & Brandon; (L to R in front) Maria, Lenny & Chris. |
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| More Boomwhackers & Buckets: (L to R on the wall) Alex, Kim, Isaac, Sean & Brandon; (L to R in front) Kevin, Jessica, Jianbo, Maria & Lenny. |
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| (L to R) Kim, Isaac, Sean & Brandon sharing a moment, while Chris looks for the missing Boomwhacker note ;-) |
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| The DUPE moves to the Quad: (L to R) Andy Green, Alex Chabot (crouching behind Kevin), Kevin Seaman, Sean Smith, Chris Sannino, Jianbo Zhao (in background behind pole), Maria Kolakowska, Scott Urian & Brandon Seaman. |
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| Alex Chabot on Jaws Harp & Bucket ... with Chris Sannino's right hand holding musical spoons! |
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| (L to R) Kevin, Alex (hidden behind Kevin), Chris, Kim, Jianbo, Sean, Andy, Maria, Jessica, Brandon, Scott & Isaac (behind Scott). |
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| A lot of hair! (L to R) Sean (w/nice traditional grip on orange bucket), Andy (sitting w/head down), Jianbo (top of his head), Chris (making Rogaine users jealous), Jessica (funkifying the Boomwhackers) & Isaac (on flower pot). |
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| (L to R) Kimberly Kelly, Sean Smith, Chris Sannino & Jianbo Zhao. |
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| (L to R) Isaac Ganfunkel, Brandon Seaman, Maria Kolakowska & Scott Urian! |
(L to R) Here's Fan Zhang, Allison Rufe, David Kisleiko, Simone Wilk, Adrian Ambrus, and Isaac Garfunkel in the last rehearsal before our big outdoor "Dragonstock" concert @ Drexel Park!
The back of David's head, Adrian's bass neck, Andy on drums, and Brandon crunching on his axe. 
Simone Wilk taking a break from playing congas, Adrian Ambrus gettin' down on bass and Isaac Garfunkel enjoying the drums :-)
(L to R) Professor Larry Epstein, Dr. Mike Moss (Music Dept Head), Fan Zhang, Professor Joe Napoli, [the back of] Allison Rufe, [the side of] Simone Wilk, and David Kisleiko ... all savoring the culinary artistry of Powelton Pizza.
Issac Garfunkel helps Brandon Seaman with his amp while the soundman adjusts the mic placement on the congas.
(L to R) Brandon Seaman (guitar), Adrian Ambrus (hidden on bass), Simone Wilk (congas), Nicholas Gioffre (xylophone), Fan Zhang (xylophone), Andy Green (drum kit), and Percussion Ensemble Director, Professor Mark Beecher (djembe).
(L to R) David Kisleiko sings "Rasta stylee" version of Disney's "Under the Sea," with Nick, Fan, Andy, and Professor Beecher.
