August 2, 2024

Distinguished percussionists from New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, WGI Hall of Fame, and many more will gather at this Percussion “Think Tank” to discuss styles, sound productions, phrasings, listening sessions, body movements, strokes, brain in music, memorization, repertoire, performance practice, delivery, physical execution, practicing, audition process, business in music, jazz improvisations, hand drums and daily technical lab classes on all percussion instruments and performances in master classes. There will be mallets and sticks to give away for the participants. Participants will also be involved in group ensemble in world percussion jam. High School students will have a separate session on college auditions.

There are no audition requirements.

Schedule: MTWThFSa 9:00am-6:00pm

Locations: Pick-Staiger Concert and Ryan Center for the Musical Arts (Evanston Campus)