Percussion Ensembles

Large Pop/World Percussion Ensemble

This large group of percussionists performs transcriptions of music from such contemporary artists as Pat Metheny, Frank Zappa, Steps Ahead, Shadowfax, etc. Emphasis is on contemporary popular music and the popular application of all percussive instruments. The ensemble also performs music from other cultures.

• "Labyrinth"
• "The Night Watch (II. The Conflicted Youth)"
• "20 Minutes Off The Pavement"
• "First Circle"

The Chamber Percussion Ensemble

This group performs more traditional types of percussion ensemble literature, from the classics to the most recent of compositions and arrangements. Emphasis is on the smaller groups, as this ensemble is broken down into trio, quartets, quintets, etc., so that more literature is covered and performed.

• "Trio per Uno (III. Movement)"
• "Gate To Heaven"
• "Ogoun Badagris"
• "Bonham"

The Mallet Ensemble

This ensemble functions as a traditional Marimba Band, performing music ranging from ragtime to transcriptions of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. The group also performs more contemporary, popular music arranged by its members for its unique instrumentation.

• "Chromatic Fox-Trot"
• "Flight of the Bumble Bee"
• "Burritt Marimba Quartet"

The "Black Steel" Steel Drum Band

This group is open to all music students, regardless of major instrument or voice. The music is a combination of traditional Caribbean music, pop/rock/latin arrangements, as well as transcriptions of "Classical" music.

• "Jammin'"
• "Home" featuring Bill Molenhof & Paul G. Ross (Jeff Moore on Drum Set)
• "Ana Street"
• "Pan Flamenco"

Marching Knights

See the Marching Knights Web site.