DAYTON, OH - On April 20, 2013 Rhythm X won its third Independent World Gold Medal at the 2013 WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Rhythm X scored a 98.2625, breaking its own previous world record by one point. Previously, the record was set by Rhythm X's 2009 performance of Touch.
Rhythm X performed its 2013 program The Man in the Arena for a sold-out crowd at the University of Dayton Arena. The show, based on an excerpt from a speech by T. Roosevelt featured music from Rachmaninoff's second piano concerto and Survival by Muse.
You can view the scoring recap here and watch the performance online at the WGI Fan Network.
Rhythm X would like to thank the countless fans, supporters, donors, volunteers, families, and staff for their dedication and support. Also, without the support of our incredible sponsors this season would not have been possible. Thanks to the Pearl Corporation, Adams, Sabian, Fred J. Miller, Inc., Evans Drumheads, Innovative Percussion, D'Addario, Planet Waves, Digimet, and Etymotic Research.
Read MoreYou've probably heard by now the title of our 2013 production, The Man in the Arena. We hope that over the next few months you'll learn a lot more about our show. This show is based primarily from an excerpt of a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in 1910. Musically, our show has two influences. First is the second movement of Rachmaninoff's second piano concerto and second is Survival by Muse!
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Want to have a brand new, custom designed, Pearl CarbonCore snare drum or tenor drum set in your house? Starting today, Rhythm X is running a raffle where two grand prize winners will walk home from the WGI World Championships with a brand new drum designed especially for our 2013 program! The drums come fully outfitted with Evans drumheads, and an Innovative Percussion stick bag and pair of Tim Fairbanks Signature marching sticks!
Read MoreWe're excited to announce a new addition to The X Blog! Jordan Murray, our newest member has moved all the way from the United Kingdom to perform with Rhythm X in the front ensemble. He has graciously agreed to blog about his experience with Rhythm X and the United States. Keep a look out here on The X Blog for his first post!
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Rhythm X will be presenting a clinic at the Percussive Arts Society's 2013 Day of Percussion. The event, which is being held at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, will be full of renowned clinicians and includes the opportunity for solo competition and mock auditions. The morning rudimental competitions will also be judged in-part by our Ensemble Director Tim Fairbanks and Battery Coordinator Tim Jackson.
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