Percussion Ensemble

The Percussion Ensemble welcomes all percussionists. Brief auditions for new students are held at the beginning of the school year. You do not need to be a music major to participate in the Percussion Ensemble.

A Rich History

Founded in the fall of 1972 by Kathleen Kastner, the first concert of the Percussion Ensemble was presented in May of 1973 in Pierce Chapel, as part of the Creative Arts Festival. Since that time, more than 200 students have participated in the ensemble, including music majors, as well as many liberal arts students.

Each semester, the Percussion Ensemble presents a unique program to enthusiastic crowds. Other activities of the ensemble have included performances in chapel, tours to local schools to give concerts and clinic presentations for young percussionists.

Many opportunities are available for percussion performances including percussion ensemble, symphonic band, symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, and jazz combo.

Equipment

two 5-octave, Marimba One marimbas, and several other marimbas
two vibraphones (Musser Piper and Deagan)
two xylophones (one wooden, one kelon)
chimes and orchestra bells
two octaves of crotales
two sets of 4 timpani
numerous snare drums, including a Pearl Philharmonic and Black Swamp
several sets of tom-toms
wide variety of cymbals
two sets of bongos
two sets of congas
four conga cajons
performance and practice drumset
numerous small accessory instruments

Watch Percussion Ensemble Performances

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at tickets.wheaton.edu. Tickets are free for Wheaton ID holders.

Fall Concert

Monday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Edman Chapel

Wheaton College Christmas Festival

Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7, at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 4:00 p.m.
Edman Chapel