John Tafoya
Summer Percussion Academy & Workshop Director
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Summer Percussion Academy & Workshop
July 9 - July 15, 2017
This intensive 6-day event is offered to talented percussionists. Applicants in grades 7 through 12 are invited to apply for the Pre-College Session. Applicants over 18 years of age are invited to apply for the Adult Session, with both offerings running concurrently.
Master classes, clinics, and performances will be presented by internationally-renowned performers. Sessions will include: audition techniques (for college and professional auditions), chamber music, sight reading, orchestral timpani and percussion, marimba, drum set, accessories, world percussion, career development, and much more!
Students will also perform in the IU Summer Percussion Ensemble, presenting
a 'grand finale' concert.
Jacobs School of Music Faculty: Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, Michael Spiro,
John Tafoya
No audition required! However, all summer percussion academy/workshop participants must be able to read music (medium level difficulty or higher). If you have questions/concerns about this, please contact Professor John Tafoya, Director, at jtafoya@indiana.edu
