In addition to performing with our Concert Ensembles, Hempfield Percussionists are eligible for membership in the Hempfield Marching Knights as well as the Hempfield Indoor Percussion Ensemble (H.I.P.E.) Percussionists at Hempfield form strong bonds that resemble a close-knit family! Battery Percussion includes marching snare drums, bass drums, tenors, and cymbals. Pit Percussion includes keyboard percussion (marimbas, vibraphones, xylophones, chimes, bells, tImpani, auxiliary instruments). Any student interested in indoor percussion WILL be given a spot within the ensemble! Placement within the percussion section is based on what is most appropriate for the ability/experience level of the student as well as the needs of the ensemble.