Arkansas Tech University Percussion Studio

I am grateful to lead the Arkansas Tech University Percussion studio, which consists of ~15 undergraduate students. The multi-faceted program offers a number of performance opportunities, which includes: the ATU Band of Distinction marching band, multiple concert bands, jazz ensemble and the ATU Percussion Ensemble.

Recent student performances have included: 2026 College Band Director’s National Association (CBDNA) Southwestern division conference, with the ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble ; ATU Department of Music showcase concert at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Recent percussion guest artists include:

• Sympatico Percussion ( Scott Herring (University of South Carolina), Susan Powell (Ohio State University), Joseph Krygier (Ohio State University), Gregory Beyer (Northern Illinois University), Johnny Mendoza (McMurray State University)

• Epoch Percussion Quartet (Andrew Lynge (CU - Boulder), Oni Lara (Pershing’s Own), Nigel Fernandez (NYC)

• Brant Blackard (University of Arkansas- Fort Smith)

• Metaphor Percussion Duo (Vivienne Shippy, Jordan Shippy)

• Andrew Dobos / Modded Marimba (Austin, TX)

• Graham Viegut (Freelance percussionist - Oakland, CA)

For audition and all other information, please visit the ATU Website