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Viking Percussion has many performances throughout the year and recently won first in state at the Winter Guard International competition. The group’s performance this year is themed around the energy – and the crashes – that can accompany a high-sugar diet.

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‘Proudly fueled by sugar’
April 11, 2023 1:30 a.m.

‘Proudly fueled by sugar’

Big Bend Percussion works to impress audiences with high-tempo show.

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Vikings Percussion is a musical group for the college that performs music using various percussion instruments. The Group recently won first in state and is led by Big Bend’s music instructor John Owens who was able to share more about the group. “It’s basically marching percussion meets concert percussion,” he said. “We have marimbas, vibraphone, drum set, bass and guitars, and then we have snare drums tenors, and multiple bass drums.” ...