Percussionist

Travel back in time to the cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, and London, reliving the 1920s in all its decadence. Experience the top hits from the decade, from Rudy Vallée to Josephine Baker, from Kurt Weill to King Oliver.

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Prohibition - the Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More

Orpheum Theatre

Buckets, drums, cymbals, sticks, and don’t forget the kitchen sink! We will need it all for this presentation of “Wall to Wall Percussion” created and performed by acclaimed Canadian percussionist Vern Griffiths. Full of funky beats, audience participation, and inspirational ideas, this foot-stomping fast- moving percussion bonanza will have you itching to pull out the pots and pans to create a symphony of your own!

Family Concert: Wall to Wall Percussion

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

Back by popular demand, VSO Principal Percussionist Vern Griffiths brings the audience over to ‘his house’ for a fun and interactive concert featuring all things percussion — including the kitchen sink! With a concerto in the kitchen, a kid jam session, air drumming, and even how to make instruments at home, this show is a blast!

Percussionist

Vern Griffiths

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 8, 2026

Wall To Wall Percussion · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Past events

3 - 4 May, 2024

Prohibition - the Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Feb 12, 2023

Family Concert: Wall to Wall Percussion · Lima Symphony Orchestra

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