First ever UK percussionist to join WGI ensemble
Jordan Murray from The Company will fulfill his lifelong dream at the age of 16. He has left for Columbus - Ohio to take up a vibraphone spot in the frontline of two-time WGI Independent World Percussion Champions, Rhythm X.
"We are incredibly proud of Jordan as he jets off to do his first American season", said The Company in a press release. "Many of our members have had the pleasure of knowing and teaching him from the age of 9. However, teaching him didn't last very long. He soon showed his incredible natural talent and thirst for excellence."
Jordan is the first ever UK percussionist to play within a WGI ensemble. "This is an amazing feat for him as we see Rhythm X as one of the foremost percussion innovators in the world. This will be invaluable for our own frontline when he returns and brings back a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with everyone at The Company."
When members miss rehearsals because they have their end of school exams looming, Jordan will be missing 3 months of regular schooling in his final year. Bradford Grammar, Jordan's high school, has been very supportive of his adventure by providing assignments and work for him to complete whilst he is living with another young member's family in the United States.
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