An Evening of Percussion was presented by the FHS Percussion Department March 5. The FHS percussionists performed solos and ensembles followed by a marching percussion clinic, which included the incoming eighth grade percussionists from Friendswood Junior High.

           The clinician for the evening was Rick Rodriguez from Spring High School. Rodriguez is a nationally known conductor, composer, and instructor of percussion. He will be writing the battery percussion parts for the FHS Marching Band next fall, according to Greg Dick, band director.
            Earning Excellent ratings in solo performance were Joey Mains, Andrew Wiley, Jillian Olson, Marissa Persaud, Conner Borne, Dan Rutledge, and Austin Martin.
            Earning Superior ratings in solo performance were Daniel Du, Michael Gregory, Dino Georgeton, Blake Disiere, Connor Yee, Will Hibbs, Sarah Meyer, Tayler Guidry, Brian Markley, Ryan Bynum, Jenny Baglio, Brooke Mendenhall, Garrett Bynum, Nader Asgari, Nick Scarpa, JP Hranitzky, Daniel Nandin, Jordan Salley, Kathleen Cain and Darian Larsen.
            Earning Superior ratings for ensemble performances were Daniel Du, Michael Gregory, Dino Georgeton, Blake Disiere, Brian Markley, Andrew Wiley, Joey Mains, Joe Garza, Conner Borne, Dan Rutledge, Austin Martin, Ryan Bynum, Jenny Baglio, Brooke Mendenhall, Garrett Bynum, Nader Asgari, Nick Scarpa, JP Hranitzky, Daniel Nandin, Jordan Salley, Kathleen Cain, Darian Larsen, Tayler Guidry, Will Hibbs, Sarah Meyer, Jillian Olson, Marissa Persaud, and Connor Yee.
            “Congratulations to the students for an outstanding job!” Dick said.
            The FHS Percussion Department will present their Spring Percussion Concert on Monday, May 10, at 7 pm at Friendswood High School.
            Director of Percussion at FHS is Julio Sanchez.