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De La Salle School - Singapore

Percussion Ensemble

Discover how De La Salle School's Percussion Ensemble builds musical skill, teamwork, and confidence through performances and the Singapore Youth Festival.

Last updated 29 July 2026

Overview of CCA

De La Salle School Percussion Ensemble, established in 2021, offers students a dynamic platform to explore percussion music while developing character and teamwork. Members learn to play a variety of instruments such as the xylophone, marimba, timpani, and drums, alongside basic music theory. The CCA emphasizes ensemble playing and sectional training, which fosters discipline, collaboration, and confidence. Values like respect, responsibility, and resilience are also cultivated through regular training and performance. Since 2022, the ensemble has actively participated in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF), gaining authentic learning experiences. In 2024, their performance of “Again” at the Singapore Conference Hall showcased their growth and passion. Through meaningful school and public performances, percussionists experience the joy of music-making and a strong sense of belonging.

What Students Will Experience

  1. Learn and perform on various percussion instruments.

  2. Understand basic music theory and ensemble coordination.

  3. Build values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.

  4. Develop confidence through public and school performances.

Highlights and Opportunities

  1. Participation in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) since 2022.

  2. Performances at Singapore Conference Hall.

  3. Contributions to school concerts and events.

  4. Ensemble and sectional training to enhance collaboration and musicianship.

Find out more about Percussion Ensemble CCA

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School band students in uniform performing a percussion ensemble on a concert stage, playing instruments including a marimba, xylophone, keyboard, and timpani, with music stands in front of them.
School band students in uniform performing a percussion ensemble on a concert stage, with a student playing the marimba as the focal point, accompanied by bandmates at a keyboard and other percussion instruments in the background.
A wide-angle view of the school percussion ensemble performing on a concert hall stage, with students in band uniforms playing a full array of percussion instruments including bass drum, marimba, xylophone, gong, and timpani, led by a conductor facing the ensemble.