The UMBC Percussion Ensemble is a dedicated performing group of advanced percussion students. The ensemble is adventurous in its programming, with a repertoire that includes graphic-notation pieces, improvisational works, and theater, as well as works by important early percussion composers, such as Alan Hovhaness, John Cage, and Carlos Chavez.

 

We have also established a tradition of performing works by UMBC's faculty and student composers, who include members of the ensemble.

 

The ensemble has also been enjoying visibility outside of UMBC. During the last several years, we have been doing collaborative performances with visual artists at local galleries. We often do concerts at outside universities. The ensemble has also performed at Artscape, Baltimore's highly publicized, annual, three-day arts festival.

The group is currently working on a CD, which will include music of John Cage, Ben Johnston, Brian Johnson, and Angela Lawrence.

Tom Goldstein, Director