Battery, mallets and everything that drives the show.
The TWHS Percussion Program develops superb musicianship through performance. Members play in every aspect of the program, from marching band to concert band, across the fall and spring.
Under director Andy Salmon, the curriculum builds fundamentals: hand and mallet technique, rhythm training, ear training and reading, across a broad range of styles and ensembles.
In 2026 the Percussion Ensemble was selected to perform at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the world’s premier band conference, one of the highest honors in the activity.
The Season
A year with the percussion
Battery & front ensemble
The marching percussion section splits into the Battery/Drumline and the Front Ensemble, which emphasizes mallet instruments like marimba and xylophone.
Concert percussion
Percussionists move indoors to support the four concert bands and develop as well-rounded musicians across the keyboard and battery.
On their own
Members pursue solo and ensemble opportunities in the spring, competing individually and in small groups.
Percussion Director
Andy Salmon
Mr. Andy Salmon directs the percussion program with a comprehensive approach, exposing students to a broad range of musical styles, instrumentations and ensembles across marching and concert seasons.