Celebrated Percussionist Waichi Champion Joins Majestic Percussion

Mt. Juliet, TN, June 21, 2024… Waichi Champion, an internationally recognized percussionist and educator with performances alongside the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, is joining the Majestic Percussion artist roster.

Waichi Champion began her musical journey with piano lessons as a child and soon her interests to percussion. She studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, the Manhattan School of Music, and Northwestern University.

"I began to play Majestic instruments during graduate school,” Champion reflects, “I have always been impressed with the sound, quality, and design of Majestic. The variety of models that are available now caters precisely to both student and professional needs.”

Waichi has premiered works by Duncan Patton and participated in significant events like the Manhattan School of Music Virtual Percussion Summit. She is also an alumnus of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Music Academy of the West.

"Waichi Champion's expertise and achievements make her a valuable addition to the Majestic family," says John Richardson, Artist & Educator Relations Manager for Majestic Percussion. "We look forward to supporting her future endeavors."

About Majestic Percussion:
Majestic Percussion traces its beginnings to 1921 with the founding of the Van der Glas company in The Netherlands. The Majestic brand became known for producing high-quality drum sets in the 1960's, and was gradually expanded to offer a full range of concert percussion instruments that it is known for throughout the world today. Majestic has become the preferred brand of many discriminating percussion performers and educators who know they can rely on carefully constructed instruments born from both traditional percussion heritage and a culture of innovation.