Percussion

Events

<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: Svet Stoyanov, Percussion, and Yumi Hwang-Williams, Violin

Guest Artist Concert: Svet Stoyanov, Percussion, and Yumi Hwang-Williams, Violin

March 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This brilliant collaboration between Svet Stoyanov, percussion. and Yumi Hang Williams, violin, features repertoire from contemporary literature, both duets and solo pieces. Praised by the New York Times for his “understated but unmistakable virtuosity” along with a “winning combination of gentleness and fluidity,” Svet Stoyanov is a driving force in modern percussion. Winner of the [...]
2026 CSU Percussion Solo and Ensemble Competition and Festival

2026 CSU Percussion Solo and Ensemble Competition and Festival

April 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
PAS Percussion Solo and Ensemble Festivals and Competitions give students throughout the United States opportunities to learn music and percussion through performance and expert adjudicator feedback. CSU is excited to host the competition and festival again in 2026.
Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert

Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert

April 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Percussion Ensemble performs repertoire for contemporary chamber ensemble by composers such as Andy Akiho, Alejandro Viñao, and John Cage. The concert features a variety of percussion instrumentation and styles of music. 

News

CSU Percussion Ensemble Rocks with Guest Great Russell Burge

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The CSU Percussion Ensemble rounds out this semester’s percussion performances with an eclectic concert of classic pieces, fresh work, and a collaboration with guest artist Russell Burge on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets are $7 for […]

CSU Percussion Ensemble Concert Features Renowned Special Guests

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The Percussion Ensemble at CSU presents a culminating concert from the annual CSU Percussion Festival, on Saturday, April 11 at 5 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets are free but required and are available at the University Center for the Arts (UCA) […]

April and May Virtuoso Concert Series

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The music program at CSU presents its April and May lineup of Virtuoso Concert Series performances. The Virtuoso Concert Series spotlights the performance talents of members of the CSU music faculty. The performances are also an opportunity to showcase CSU’s musical guests. The Virtuoso Concert Series events are held in the Griffin Concert Hall in […]

Ensembles

 

Percussion Ensemble

The Percussion Ensemble performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works on a wide variety of instruments. Ensemble membership is required for all percussion majors as it is integral to the development of a contemporary percussionist. The CSU Percussion Ensemble was the 2019 winner of the highly competitive PAS "Call for Tapes" and performed a highly acclaimed showcase concert at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis.  The CSU Percussion ensemble was also chosen to perform at PASIC in 2010 for the New Music Literature Session.

Directed by Eric Hollenbeck
Music majors and minors only

Marching Band Drumline

The drumline is a key component of the CSU Marching Band. It takes individual and ensemble playing skills to be successful in the drumline.

Faculty Advisor: Shilo Stroman.

Percussion Ensemble

 

RamPan Band

This group specializes in the music of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as popular and jazz standards.