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We have two more New Music Series concerts this fall, please go HERE to learn more.  The one this coming week will include some amazing student performances and then the one in late November is dedicated to Dr. Jeffrey Kresky, … Continue reading →

We had a fabulous clinic by Gene Koshinski this past week.  Thanks, Gene, for sharing your amazing music with us!

Saturday, May 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is totally free and open to all students, directors, and percussion lovers.  The focus is on making YOUR percussion section sound better.  We encourage you to bring your entire … Continue reading →

So many concerts!  Collage, New Music, Midday Series, and on and on.  Late night rehearsals, early morning rehearsals, these are busy days, but the percussionists are digging in and playing very well.  

This is going to be a busy semester with appearances at two percussion festivals and the NAfME symposium in Atlantic City.  We’ve also got at least 5 New Music concerts this spring, all of which are percussion heavy.  Check out … Continue reading →

We had a great Fall 2016 semester here at WP.  Lots of exciting concerts, including our premiere of Gene Pritsker’s amazing “Forced Bravery” for 10 drum sets. Yes, 10 drum sets! We had a lot of early-morning rehearsals, late-night sectionals, … Continue reading →

We have a new promotional video in the WP percussion area.  Enjoy!

The concert with Glen Velez was a tremendous success on many levels.  Here’s a photo of the whole crew in one place:

We are honored to be hosting the four-time Grammy winner Glen Velez here at WP.  He is performing with us tonight on February 22, and also conducting a masterclass.  Amazing opportunity for our students!

We’re wrapping up a great semester.  Last night we had yet another amazing New Music Series concert that included some classic percussion ensemble literature and improvised music created in the moment. Our next big event (and final one for the … Continue reading →