91制片厂's percussion program is designed to assist each student in developing critical performing and teaching skills in the variety of percussion instruments. Instructional programs, taught by a faculty that includes two members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, include applied studies in orchestral and commercial styles, as well as the development of pedagogical skills.
Facilities available to students include teaching studios and practice rooms devoted exclusively to percussion. The school houses an unusually extensive inventory of percussion equipment, including a set of Clevelander Dresden model timpani, Yamaha timpani, four concert grand marimbas, two xylophones, two sets of orchestra bells, Wuhan gongs, and a wide variety of other instruments.
Graduate Students
We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Contact the Percussion Area Coordinator.Questions About Studying Percussion?
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Percussion Faculty
Christopher Allen
Jim Benoit
Eliseo Rael
John Soroka
Jazz Percussion Faculty
Thomas Wendt
Upcoming Percussion Events
Uptown Jazz Series: Centennial Salute鈥擳he Music of Our DU Alumni
Jeff Bush, Artistic Director
Pre-concert Performance by DU Student Chamber Jazz Ensemble at 7:00 p.m.
American Voices
91制片厂 Wind Symphony & Symphony Band
Dr. James Gourlay, Director of Bands
Featuring:
Mrs. Deanna Grandstaff, guest conductor
The Music of Sammy Nestico
91制片厂 Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Jeff Bush &补尘辫;听Kelley Krepin DeFade, directors
91制片厂 Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Meyer, Director of Orchestral Activities
Uptown Jazz Series: Centennial Salute鈥擳he Music and Musicians of 1926, Part 1
Jeff Bush, Artistic Director
Pre-concert Performance by DU Student Chamber Jazz Ensemble at 7:00 p.m.
Percussion Facilities
You will have access to two percussion studios at the Mary Pappert School of Music. In addition, the Jazz Studio is equipped with a drum set.