Hire Michael Armitage | Percussionist in Leeds

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About Michael Armitage

Classical percussionist and drummer. An experienced expert in all things percussion, Michael can play everything from Mozart to Metallica.

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Percussionist

Leeds

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Michael has been playing drum kit for 17 years and classical percussion for 10 years. Having achieved grade 8 on drum kit, and grade 8 on timpani and xylophone in his mid-teens, Michael began teaching drum kit to beginners alongside his A level studies. Before attending Leeds Conservatoire, Michael spent a year doing auditions, gigging professionally including becoming Musical Director for a youth theatre production. In this time Michael also taught a beginner student up to grade 8 on drum kit, in the space of a year and a half. Michael graduated from Leeds Conservatoire in 2021 with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Music. On the back of this success, he went straight into his MA in Music at the Leeds Conservatoire. Michael is currently gigging professionally, as well as doing classroom teaching in secondary schools.

Michael Armitage

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It was an absolute joy and honour to perform for you. I look forward to us working together again in the future!

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“Absolutely fantastic performance for my EP recording session on Glockenspiel. Really creative and professional musician!”

"It was mesmeric, brilliant - a GREAT performer. He owns the stage the whole time"

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Michael Armitage's Song list

Able to adapt to what is required.

I have worked with DJ's and sax players on bongos and congas, in orchestras on timpani and a multitude of percussion, in bands as a drummer, pit work for musicals and acoustic settings with a smaller set up.

Give me the type of thing you are after or some sheet music and I will be able to play it.

I have also written and recorded music in varying genres from classical to pop.

An example of some of the music I've played just recently includes:

Pop/rock:

Stand by me - Oasis

Stuck in the middle with you

Wonderwall

Crazy little thing called love

Mr brightside

Get lucky

Banana Pancakes

Sex on fire

I'm a believer

Passionfruit

Dakota

Ain't no sunshine

Crazy

She's electric

It's beginning to look a lot like christmas

Let it snow

Classical:

Hansel and Gretel overture - E. Humperdinck

Concertino for clarinet - C.M. Weber

Symphonie No.2 R. Schuman

DJ:

Back & Forth - MK, Jonas Blue

Yeah Yeah - Bodyrox

Pain - PinkPantheress

Latch - Disclosure

My Feelings For You - Avicii

Pump It Up - Endor

Michael Armitage's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£60
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£270
Up to 3 hours	£370

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Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I am reasonably flexible to a certain extent and I am happy to move around you with enough warning.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I work with many DJ’s and I am also able to provide music through Spotify and other means myself

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on the amount of gear and parking available, on average 20/30 minutes maximum.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Depending on the type of gig, yes. I am able to improvise to most things at the drop of a hat.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, depending on the type of gig, but I should be able to source anything with enough notice.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, depending on the gig and what kinds of music is being asked for. I am an experienced improviser as well.

Musicianship

Genres:

Contemporary classical, Classical, Musical theatre, Classical crossover, Opera, Film / TV music, Pop, Covers, Acoustic, Rock, Pop rock, Alternative rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Classic rock, Punk rock, World music

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Instruments:

Percussion, Drums, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba, Snare drum, Cajon

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching

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