Summer Percussion Academy and Workshop
July 18-24, 2010 / John Tafoya, director

Application deadline: May 31, 2010
No audition required

Course Information

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 Percussion Ensemble, presenting a 'grand finale' concert.

Jacobs School of Music Faculty: Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, Michael Spiro, John Tafoya

Guest Artists: John Kilkenny, other guest faculty TBA