Singapore Polytechnic Symphonic Band

View of a pair of cymbals placed on a cymbal stand
A pair of cymbals

Percussion:

According to Google, percussion instruments are defined as "musical instruments played by striking with the hand or with a stick or beater, or by shaking."


The percussion section features a wide range of instruments, big and small, unpitched and pitched.


Pitched instruments in SP Symphonic Band include*:
• Xylophone
• Glockenspiel
• Chimes


Non-pitched instruments in SP Symphonic Band include*:
• Snare drum
• Cymbals
• Triangle
• Tambourine


Awards won in 2017:
• SPSB Section Competition 2017 - Bronze (Percussion quartet)


* These lists are not exhaustive.

Front view of a glockenspiel
A glockenspiel