Percussion Ensembles

Percussion Ensemble

Director: Fernando Meza 

Audition Required. The Percussion Ensemble (MUS 5490-001) is dedicated to exposing students to repertoire written for percussion instruments from the 20th century to today. Its purpose is to offer a forum for the preparation and performance of newly written works, for the discussion and application of contemporary techniques in the percussion arena, and for the development of creative and critical-thinking skills in dealing with issues of multiple-percussion set-ups, mallet and instrument choices, and other issues associated with ensembles that are comprised of percussion instruments.

The ensemble is open to percussion majors and non-majors. Contact Professor Fernando Meza at [email protected] to arrange an audition. Registration happens only AFTER a successful audition.

The Percussion Ensemble aims to:

• Enhance students' understanding of standard and less common percussion instruments
• Provide a creative outlet for composition and improvisation
• Act as a vehicle for musical and cultural exploration
• Enhance students' understanding of the creative voices in today's compositional arena

Steel Pan Ensemble 

Non-auditioned ensemble. Next course offering is to be determined. Hands-on experience in learning to play in a steel pan percussion ensemble. No audition or experience is required.