Percussion Studies

 

About Percussion Studies

The Percussion Studies program at George Mason University is committed to developing superb musicianship through performance and a deep, fundamental understanding of music. Students in the BM, BME, MM, MME, DMA programs in percussion study with faculty members who possess impressive performance and educational credentials. Percussionists are trained in virtually every aspect of percussion performance including: orchestral percussion, timpani, solo marimba, chamber percussion, and drum set and world percussion.

Students will have the opportunity to study with all of the professors in the percussion area, thus providing them with a well rounded education and thorough preparation for today’s competitive musical world.

The overall goal of George Mason University percussion program is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling musical experience while simultaneously preparing each student to be a serious competitor in the multi-faceted music industry.
 
Performance opportunities for percussion students include:
 
Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Contemporary Music groups, Indoor Drumline, Percussion Ensemble, Big Band, Jazz Combos, and Steel Pan, Green Machine
 
 
Upcoming Concerts:
 
Dylan Barber: Junior Percussion Recital. Saturday, 2 PM. April 20, 2013 (deLaski 3001)
 
Patrick Horner: Percussion Music Education Recital. Sunday, 12 PM. April 21, 2013 (deLaski 3001)
 
Brian Falatko: Graduate Percussion Recital. Saturday, 4 PM. April 27, 2013 (deLaski 3001)
 
 
 
 

Degrees Available

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Admission & Audition

  Undergraduate   Graduate  
         
  Audition Material  
     
  Ensemble Audition Material and Signups  

Prospective  percussion students should prepare a solo work on snare drum, timpani, and marimba
(both two and four mallets)

MM and DMA students should contact Prof. Kilkenny for audition material

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Area Coordinator:
Prof. John Kilkenny

Prof. Patricia Miller


 

 
 
 
 

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