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It’s a busy semester … We just finished our wonderful Fall 2025 Glocktober festival with NJ PAS. We also had a great band concert and our percussionists were featured on the WP Collage! concert, which was the “best of the … Continue reading →

It will be epic! Incredible artists! Glorious performances! Be there! Be part of it!

On January 29 WP Percussion Director Payton MacDonald shared the stage with WP Percussion faculty Colleen Bernstein, John Ferrari, and Mika Godbole. It’s always inspiring to see the faculty performing together!

Monday, November 27, 2023, 7:30 p.m. This is going to be an awesome concert! We have Recap Quartet in residence (check them out HERE.) and they will present a few pieces. And our very own Shanna Echeverry (IG account: @shanna.hits.things) … Continue reading →

It’s quiet in the middle of the summer, but the WP Percussion faculty are busy hatching plans for a busy and fascinating year. We’ve got some cool concerts planned, a possible recording, and much more. Stay tuned!

It’s going to be busy! We have lots of festival appearances, a recording to make, and some great concerts right here on campus. And, a new group photo:

It’s been a busy fall. Between four senior recitals, and ensemble concerts for percussion, new music, global group, band, orchestra, and the music, our WP Percussion students have been crazy busy. We also premiered a new piece (40 minutes!) by … Continue reading →

Special thanks to Joseph Butz Sr for taking these wonderful photos!

Here is the schedule for Friday, May 13, 2022. The festival is in Shea Auditorium. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Directions below the schedule. 4:00 Payton & Joe welcome and opening clinics 4:20 Caldwell University performance 4:40 Mark Eichenberger … Continue reading →

Spring 2022 can be summed up in one word: BUSY! WP Percussion has a lot going on. We have some local gigs, an appearance at NJMEA (New Jersey Music Educator’s Conference) in Atlantic City, an appearance at the Verona Day … Continue reading →