Harry Meredith

Manchester, United Kingdom

Musician

www.harrymeredith.co.uk

Harry Meredith has just finished touring with the Forever Michael UK Concert Tour. He was the Musical Director and Drum Kit player for the show. Harry studied at the Royal Northern College of Music where he received a scholarship to study percussion and was also the Vice President for Community and Welfare. His versatility as a musician means that he recorded and performed with RNCM's Big Band, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and Brass Band, playing with world-renowned artists such as Guy Barker and Rob Buckland. He has played numerous gigs with the function band Phonic Season as well as a range of Jazz gigs with various artists. Harry has studied percussion with Dave Hassel, Simone Robello and Ian write as well as participating in master classes with Victor Mendoza and Arthur Lipner. Recently, Harry performed with the internationally acclaimed Halle Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall. Harry is proud to endorse Protection Racket Cases, ProMark Sticks and Soultone Cymbals

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This is the time - Harry Meredith - Drum
Mamma Freedom 'This is the Time' cover by Harry Meredith
Harry Meredith Drum cover of No Diggity
Drum cover of Mamma Knows Best by Jessie J.
http://forevermichaeluk.wix.com/forevermichael Forever Michael comes all the way from the USA to he
The tribute world is filled with bands trying to make a name for themselves. The Young Thriller Band
At the 20th RNCM day of percussion the piece Refractions of Light was played by the 2nd Year Percuss
A collection of videos from the great night we had on Monday 31st October! Can you find spot yoursel
Play along and 1/2 time for Manteca Drum Pattern for use with Big Band.

Physical Details

Height:193 cm / 6ft 4in Chest:106 cm / 42 in
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Brown
Skin colour:White Hair length:Short
Eye colour:Hazel Hair type:Straight

Experience

2012

  • UK Tour Forever Michael (Michael Jackson Tribute show) : Dummer and MD for the Forever Michael Tour of the UK, UK, UK

2011

  • SSR Studio : Session Drummer for SSR in Manchester, Manchester, UK

2010

  • Royal Northern College of Music : Scholarship Student at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK

Music

Almost all Blues - Percussion Solo
I excerpt from a recent gig I did with Steve Berry Playing Percussion and Drum Kit.
Drumming ability:ExpertVocal ability:Classically trained
Percussion ability:ExpertVocal range:Baritone
Keyboard ability:ExpertLike to join a band:No

Singing styles

PopRockClassicalOpera

Favourite genres

PopRockIndieElectronic
Hip-hopJazzClassical
Harry Meredith has just finished touring with the Forever Michael UK Concert Tour. He was the Musical Director and Drum Kit player for the show.
Harry studied at the Royal Northern College of Music where he received a scholarship to study percussion and was also the Vice President for Community and Welfare. His versatility as a musician means that he recorded and performed with RNCM's Big Band, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and Brass Band, playing with world-renowned artists such as Guy Barker and Rob Buckland. He has also played the role of Prince Charming in an innovative production of Sondheims Into The Woods at the RNCM in 2010.
Harry has studied percussion with Dave Hassel, Simone Robello and Ian write as well as participating in master classes with Victor Mendoza and Arthur Lipner. Recently, Harry performed with the internationally acclaimed Halle Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall, playing a reworking of Wagner's Ring. He also regularly plays with Slaithwaite Philharmonic and the Sinfonia of Leeds.
Harry has also enjoyed several wonderful solo opportunities, including performing as a soloist in Bonham, a drum kit concerto featured in the Rouse Festival and performing the soloistic drum kit part in Bernsteins Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.
Harry plays with a number of function bands utilising his skills as both a Kit player and a Percussionist. He has performed with the RNCM Session orchestra and has played at the Liverpool Echo Arena for the Access to Music Awards.
Harry is proud to endorse Protection Racket Cases, ProMark Sticks and SoultoneCymbals

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