PERCUSSION CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS

February 23^rd – Dr. Gene Fambrough faculty recital, presenting contemporary works by Bruce Hamilton, John Luther Adams, and Jeffrey Dennis Smith. 7:30 PM in the Hulsey Recital Hall.

On April 12th, our ever-popular Steel Drum Band will present their spring concert at 7:30 PM in the Hulsey Recital Hall. We will be welcoming Dr. Jeff Grant from Prattville High School as a guest performer with the ensemble for this concert.

On April 24th, we will host our 2nd Annual Percussion Ensemble Festival, with Dr. Blake Tyson (from the University of Central Arkansas) as our guest. During the day, several area high school percussion ensembles will perform on the Alys Stephens Center stage for comments and critique by Dr. Tyson and Dr. GeneFambrough, Assistant Professor of Percussion at UAB. Dr. Tyson will also present a clinic for all interested students as well. The evening concert (starting at 7:00 PM) will feature the UAB Percussion Ensemble, Dr. Blake Tyson, and the “All-Star” Percussion Ensemble, made up of local high school students. Exact schedule of the daytime events will be finalized once all of the performing ensembles are secured.

SUMMER PERCUSSION CAMPS
 

CAMP NAME: Beginners Percussion Camp

Ages: Rising grades 6,7, and 8.

Start and End Dates and hours of the camp: June 6-8  Meets 9 AM until noon daily

Description: A three day drums and percussion camp for beginning school students, focusing on basic elements of playing drums (including drum set)

Cost & how to register: Cost is $125 and the application deadline is May 15.

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CAMP NAME: Summer Drumline Camp

Ages: Rising grades 9 – 12, as well as recent high school graduates.

Start and End Dates and hours of the camp: June 11-15    Meets 9 AM until 4 PM daily, lunch included.

Description: A week long camp for high school students, focusing on many elements of marching percussion.

Cost & how to register: Cost is $250 and the application deadline is June 1.

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CAMP NAME: Summer Percussion Seminar

Ages: Rising grades 9 - 12.

Start and End Dates and hours of the camp: June 27-29    Meets 9 AM until 4 PM daily

Description: A three day drums and percussion camp for high school students, focusing on intermediate and advanced elements of concert percussion, including mallets, timpani, snare drum, drum set, steel drums, and electronics.

Cost & how to register: Cost is $200 and the application deadline is June 1.

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