Louisville Leopard Percussionists

Louisville Leopard Percussionists is a nationally acclaimed music group for children regardless of skill level originating from Louisville, Kentucky.

[1] The group is a performing ensemble directed by Diane Downs of over 60 musicians ages 7–14, who attend different schools in and around Louisville, Kentucky.

[2] Since 1993, the Leopards have served over 450 kids in their programs.

[3] They are mostly known for covering rock and roll songs, first covering Ozzy Osbourne and Led Zeppelin.

[4] They were featured in a documentary in 2008 which was broadcast on HBO's The Leopards Take Manhattan: The Little Band That Roared.

Members of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists playing in the Mighty Kindness festival at the Louisville Waterfront Park.