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UTM Percussion Calendar of Events 2007-2008

August 25

3rd Drum Line TUNE UP with James Campbell and the UTM Marching Percussion Section

September 15

Skyhawk Marching Invitational, Jamaica Me Happy steel band performs

October 1

Caixa Trio at Union University, Evening Concert.

October 2

Caixa Trio at UTM, 1:00 clinic, 7:30 CONCERT/CD RELEASE.

October 8

Sarah Roberts, Senior Percussion Recital, 7:30 pm

October 13

Jamaica Me Happy steel band, play 10 am-noon in the quad for homecoming

October 14

Tom Roady, electronic drum set/percussion clinic – 2-5 pm, band room

November 8-

NEY ROSAURO in concert w/UTM Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, Fulton Theater, 7:30 pm

November 14

Clint Rawl’s, Senior Percussion Recital, 7:30 pm

November 18

Percussion Ensemble Concert w guest artist, ZOROTHE DRUMMER (drummer w Lenny Kravitz), 1pm master class, 3 pm concert, Fulton Theater

November 25-26

Percussion Ensemble Tour in Memphis/Jackson Area

February 8

Benjamin Scott Somerville, Senior Recital, 7:30pm

February 18

JB Smith/ Bob Spring Percussion/Clarinet Duo, 7:30pm Choir Room

February 21-23

Percussion Ensemble Tour in Middle TN Area

March 14-15

TN State Day of Percussion – TN Tech Host

March 17

Richard Henson, Senior Recital, 7:30pm

April 8

Daniel Vargason/Cory Bozard, Sophomore Recital, 7:30pm

April 27

Spring Percussion Ensemble Concert with Alumni and Friends, 3:00pm

April 29

Larry Marchese Finale Workshop, 1-2:15, band room

UTM Percussion Calendar of Events 2006-2007

June 5-15    
Percussion Studio trip to BRAZIL

July 10
1st Annual Skyhawk Drum Camp with James Campbell
9am-5:30 pm, UTM Fine Arts Building, $25 Admission

August 20    
Drumline Auditions

August 21-25
Band Camp

August 26
Drum Line “TUNE UP” Day, with James Campbell

August 27   
Percussion Studio trip to the Buffalo River

September 4-8
Nancy Mathesen Residency

October 6    
Erin Walker Bliss, Masterclass 12-1
Andy Bliss, Masterclass 3:30-5:00 pm

October 9
Percussion Ensemble/Steel Band Tour
7am Load, 9am Humboldt, 12:00 Dyersburg, 3:15 Jackson, 6:00 return

October 10
Chamber Recital featuring "Vertigo" with Bryan Scott, marimba soloist
and Sarah Roberts, Clint Rawls, and Mark Fairless, trio

October 11
Adrian Baker, Senior Recital, 7:30 pm

October 12
Bryan Scott, Senior Recital, 7:30pm

November 19
Percussion Ensemble Concert, 3:00 pm

January 24
Dr. Michael Gould, master class 5:30-6:30 pm

January 25-27
UTM Honor Bands featuring the Senior High Percussion Ensemble with Dr. Michael Gould
and the Middle School Percussion Ensemble with Benjamin Martin

February 24
UTM percussionists perform "Fast Break" at both half times of the basketball games against Murray State

March 7
Scottie Somerville, Clint Rawls, Sarah Roberts, Junior Recital, 7:30pm

March 18
Niefnorf Masterclass 3-5 pm

March 19
Niefnorf Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30pm

March 31
West TN Day of Percussion, Hosted by Julie Hill and UTM
Featuring: Evaristo Aguilar, B.Michael Williams, and James Campbell

April 22
Percussion Ensemble Concert, 3:00 pm

 

UTM Percussion Calendar 2005-2006                                

August 27th – TUNE UP DAY ! Noon – 7 pm

September 20th – Anders Astrand  and Michael Gould, in concert, combining improvisation with killer grooves. The Caixa Trio will perform along with Gould and Astrand in a world premiere composed for the trio, by Anders Astrand. 8:00 pm, Fine Arts  Auditorium.

October 10- Andy Harnsberger, Guest Marimba Master Class 12-1 pm

November 2-5- Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC)- Coumbus.

November 16- Faculty Chamber Recital 8 pm.

November 20- Percussion Ensemble Concert 3 pm

November 29-December 2- Latin Percussion Workshop  with percussionist Kenneth Metzker.

November 30 – 6-10 pm in the auditorium, open to the public, $10 admission

December 1- 6-10 pm  at Julie’s house, reception to follow, UTM percussion majors only

December 6- Jamaica Me Happy gig , meet FA at 5:00 pm to load

December 10 – Percussion Potluck and Performance, at my house, please bring a large  dish and your families. We will take a marimba, vibes, etc.., for performances.

January 30- February 4- Professor James Campbell, from the University of Kentucky, will be visiting us this week, conducting master classes and private lessons on a variety of percussive issues. He will also guest conduct the Honor Band percussion ensemble.

February 9-10, Steel Band Tour ( you will miss school both days)

                        9th-       Overton High School, Memphis 1:30

Camden Arts Council Series at 7:00 p.m.

                        10th-     Brownsville Middle and High School, Morning/Afternoon

February 21st-Dr. Jason Baker, Snare Drum Masterclass

February 25-  West TN Day of Percussion

Caixa Trio with Steve Houghton

Hosted by the University of Memphis

February 27- Steve Houghton, Drumset Masterclass, 12-1                 

February 27- Steve Houghton and the Caixa Trio in Concert, Theater, 6:30 p.m.

March 13-17Spring Break

March 30 -Steel Band Performs at TMEA in Nashville. 11am.

April 20- Ben Martin- Senior Percussion Recital 8pm.

April 27-Colin Campbell/Jordan Munson- Electronic / Experimental percussion  workshops at 1 pm

April 28- Matt Savage, Drum Circle Facilitation Masterclass, 4-5:30pm.

April 295:00-6:30 Rudimental Worshop with Matt Savage.  

 April 30- Percussion Ensemble Concert 3 pm.  Load in at 8 am followed by rehearsal. 

April 30- Rachel Touchton – Senior Percussion Recital 8 pm.

June 5-16 BRAZIL

July 10- Skyhawk Drum Camp with James Campbell

August 19-25- Auditions and Band Camp

August 26- 2nd Annual Drum Line “Tune Up” with James Campbell.