Coppell High School percussion takes the stage for Purely Rhythmic concert

Coppell High School percussion director Zach Scheer acknowledges those who has helped out in the percussion program at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. Throughout the night, he called out raffle tickets and thanked sponsors. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School freshman Vedin Barve plays on the marimba at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. He performed a duet with junior Lauryn Dean of “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing” by Trad. with arrangement by Weyer. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School freshman percussionist Mihir Ranjan performs a solo on the marimba at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. He played “Dream of the Cherry Blossoms” which requires a high skill level. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

12.Coppell High School junior Lauryn Dean plays on the vibraphone at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. She performed a duet of “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing” by Arr Weyer with freshman Vedin Barve. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

The Coppell middle school sixth graders from all three middle schools joined each other on stage and play on their practice pads at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. They played “Rock-n-Roll” by Kennan Wylie, as an ensemble. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School sophomore Tomas Olivas plays on the steel pan at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. Along with other members of the CHS percussion, he played “Bien Sabroso” by Poncho Sanchez with arrangement by Pablo Mayor. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Grammy nominated drumset artist Michael D’angelo plays the bass guitar at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. He was featured in the CHS percussion’s performance of “Cornbread Funk” by Matt Ehlers. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School freshman Kate Spencer plays the vibraphone in the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. She performed a trio with the CHS Maramba Trio to the song “Satisfraction” by Erin Duke. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School freshman Karen Lu plays uses a bow on the marimba at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. She used various instruments to create effects in the song “Pyroclastic Steam” by Dave Hall. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School sophomore Andres Lopez plays the cymbals at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. He also played a cajon, switching between the two instruments. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School junior Nick Kim plays on a drumset at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. He and the rest of his group played “Breakdown” by Bradley Slayter. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School senior Eliana Yamouni plays the marimba at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. Yamoini is the percussion captain for CHS. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell High School freshman Karen Lu uses a nutshell shaker to create a rain effect at the Purely Rhythmic concert on Friday night in the CHS Auditorium. She used various instruments to create effects in the song “Pyroclastic Steam” by Dave Hall. Photo by Hannah Tucker.