
12/09/2025
At the most recent percussion competition at the Royal Danish Opera, the obligatory first-round piece was A Piece for Snare Drum by Søren Monrad, performed by all participants. This work showcases the full range of demanding techniques every snare drummer must master to perform orchestral repertoire across musical eras. If you ever plan to audition for a Danish Symphony Orchestra, chances are you’ll be asked to play this piece.
Greenlandic drummer Hendrik Holm (aka DriX) now presents his own interpretation, highlighting both his technical mastery and his personal artistic voice. We invite you to take on the same challenge—share your unique version with us!
🎧 Here is DriX’ performance—enjoy! Captured in a single take, performed on a Pearl Sensitone Steel 14x5” snare drum mounted with a Kalfo calfhead, and played with Vater Goodwood 5B drumsticks. Recorded with H4n Zoom and IPhone Pro Max 13.
Video at Edition Svitzer YouTube channel!