A Percussion Performance Learning Center
In light of the current situation with COVID-19, it is with an abundance of caution and caring for all of us that in person lessons at RATAMACUE are temporarily suspended for the next two weeks effective immediately. In order to contain any spreading of this menacing virus, we must be vigilant and practice social distancing to keep our risk at a minimum. This also includes percussion ensemble rehearsals as well.
Please e-mail jude@ratamacue.info with any questions. Thank you!
Friday May 3rd 2019 is the official Suffolk County Music Educators Association Day of Percussion at Mt Sinai High School 4:00 to 9:00pm. Congratulations to Ratamacue students Luke P., Nicholas K, and Patrick H. for their succussful auditions and being a part of the SCMEA All-County Percussion Ensembles that will be performing on Firday!! Nice work!
Please join us for the 2018 Ratamacue Percussion Ensemble Concert Wednesday May 23rd at 5pm at the William T. Rogers Middle School. We will be featuring (7) of Ratamacue's finest young percussionists including a special feature with long time Ratamacue student Erica performing on drum set. The ensemble will be performing works by Houllif, Harding, Mancini, and DiBlasio. This concert is free of charge and all are welcome!
Congratulations to Ratamacue students Luke B. and Luke P. for being selected to perform with the 2017 SCMEA All-County Percussion Ensemble! They will be performing at the SCMEA Day of Percussion Friday, February 10th, 2017 at Mount Sinai High School. This is a very exciting evening of percussion starting at 4:30pm and all percussionists are invited to attend. A big round of applause for the two Lukes!!!
A big congratulations to our student Luke B. for having the esteemed honor of playing timpani with the NYSSMA All State Wind Ensemble December 3rd, 2016 at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY. In order to be consider for the All State ensembles, you have to perform a NYSSMA All State level solo for a judge in the Spring of the prior year. Last spring Luke received a perfect score on his timpani solo and a 98 on his snare drum solo. A very proud moment! CONGRATULATIONS LUKE!
Congratulations to Ratamacue students Luke, Erica, and Luke for a fine performance of "Rockaway" by Murray Houllif at the Star Shine Talent Show at the Patchogue Theatre on April 10th, 2016. "Rockaway" featured some precise timing between our three very talented percussionists and body percussion at its finest!! Check out the video at : www.facebook.com/RatamacueEastNorthport....