The purpose of this ensemble is to cultivate sensitive chamber music skills and to investigate and employ the appropriate performance techniques on all percussion instruments.

The ensemble performs a mix of small (non-conducted) and large compositions.

The IU percussion ensemble performs 2 concerts each semester and has been featured in various off-campus events.

"Always amazing to watch while attending a concert by the IU Percussion Ensemble is the dexterity that its members exhibit, the dexterity along with the command they have over a vast array of instruments."

"When they take to the stage, not only are one's ears overwhelmed by torrents of sound, but the eyes have acts of virtuosity to marvel."

- Peter Jacobi, The Herald Times

Program:

Wheel Turning Forward ................................................... Kip Haahiem
Mass (2004) .................................................................... John Mackey
"Dmitry" from A Day in the
Life of Fyodor Dostoevsky (The Brothers Karamazov Suite) .. Ben Wahlund
Zoroastrian Thunder (2004) .............................................. Jon Metzger
Neophilia (2005) ........................................................ Michael Aukofer

November 9, 2009
7 pm in Auer Hall

Program:

Lift Off! ................................................................... Russell Peck
Strange Assortments (premiere) .................................. Brian Ciach
Musée ....................................................................... Kevin Bobo
A Doll's House Story ................................................ Márta István
Marimba Quartet, Part 2 ........................................ Daniel Levitan

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