Maraca2 Percussion Duo
http://www.maraca2.com
Maraca2 percussion duo are one of Europe’s leading percussion ensembles and have
performed as recitalists around the globe, from the Isle of Man to Argentina.
Tim Palmer and Jason Huxtable met whilst studying at the Birmingham
Conservatoire where they attained the highest degree classifications and now
teach as tutors of mallet percussion.
Maraca2 perform regularly at
percussion festivals worldwide and have appeared as artists at all the major
events including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in
Indianapolis, the International Marimba Convention in Minneapolis, the Fundación
Cultural Percussion Festival in Argentina and Royal Northern College of Music
Day of Percussion in Manchester. They have performed around Europe at festivals
and music events including a recent televised live concert in Belgrade with the
RTS Orchestra. Their media appearances also include coverage on the BBC
including a live performance on BBC Wales. Maraca2’s 2013 engagements already
include scheduled trips to Argentina, Croatia, Las Vegas, Utah, Missouri,
Tenerife, Puerto Rico and France. As one of Europe’s most commercially supported
ensembles, they endorse Sabian Cymbals, Innovative Percussion and Marimba One
marimbas.
The range of events the duo have presented since their
inception has been notable in its variety with performances in traditional
recital settings, on classical themed cruises, at fashion shows and at football
clubs .... the list goes on! Maraca2 were commissioned by the European Indoor
Athletics Championships to write music and perform the Opening Ceremony at the
National Indoor Arena, UK which was broadcast to a mass audience on Eurosport
worldwide.
Maraca2 have completed two successful long USA Tours in 2009
& 2011, educating in excess of 500 Students at over 20 Universities and plan
another 2013 tour to Missouri, USA.