The IU percussion ensemble [MUS-X490 for undergraduate (1 credit) and MUS-550 (1 credit) graduate percussion majors] performs a balance of historically relevant repertoire and contemporary works. 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
Spring Semester Concerts
March 8, 2010, 7 pm in Auer Hall
Moving Air ........................................... Nigel Westlake
Hemispheres .............................................. Kevin Bobo
Speak Softly ........................................... David T. Little
Carmen Variations ..................... Bizet/Arr. Lane Harder
Ogoun Badagris ................................ Christopher Rouse
A Bird Sings ............................................. Peter Erskine
Featuring Steve Houghton, Kevin Bobo,
Michael Spiro, and John Tafoya
April 19, 2010, 7 pm in Auer Hall
Route 666 ................................................... Gordon Stout
Mary McCauley, Marimba
Cloud Forest ................................................... Blake Tyson
Colin Hill, Marimba
Shadow Chasers ......................................... Michael Burritt
Brian Blume, Marimba
Serving Size 4 Bunnies .................................. Carl Schimmel
CHECK OUT the IU Percussion Ensemble LIVE!
IU Percussion Ensemble performs Michael Aukofer's "Neophilia"
Click HERE to view this performance featuring Colin Hill, Kyle Acuncius, and Brian Blume
Click on the above image to view a performance of Aurel Hollo's "Jose Before John 5"
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