University of Louisville Percussion Project
The U of L Percussion Project is designed to promote out-of-the-box thinking and unique experiences for performers, composers, instrument/product designers and audience members. The project takes place each year during the May Music Festival sponsored by the University of Louisville School of Music.
Events for 2018:
Fete De La Percussion
Saturday, May 19th 11:00 – 1:00 pm,
Bardstown Road
Take a stroll down Bardstown Road between Speed Avenue and Payne Street and enjoy unique percussion performances on every block. This project is in collaboration with DrumSmart, LLC of Louisville.
Solos Recital Series
Sunday, May 21st , 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
University of Louisville School of Music, Comstock Hall
College and High School Individual Percussion Recitals.
Drumset Clinics
Sunday, May 20th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
University of Louisville School of Music, Comstock Hall
Drummer/Photographer/Videographer Miguel Monroy (WWW.MiguelMonroy.Com) and Professional Drummer/ Educator Tim Buell will present clinics and performances on drumset.
Percussion Solos and Chamber Works, Wood n’ Steel Duo and an Electrorganic aFrame Hand Drum Clinic
Monday, May 21st , 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
University of Louisville School of Music, Comstock Hall
Join the performers on stage as they play a variety of solos and chamber music. Ask questions about the music, touch the instruments, stand along side the performers, etc. Michelle Lewis of DrumSmart LLC., (www.kmichellelewis.com) will present a hands-on demonstration of the Electrorganic aFrame Hand Drum.
Composer Presentations and Premieres
Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
University of Louisville School of Music, Bird Hall
The University of Louisville Percussion Ensemble will premier two new works by U of L Student Composer Neil Rao and Ben Henault from Lafayette High School. The event will include a presentation/discussion and question-answer opportunities with the composers.
World Premier for Percussion Ensemble and Kickboxers
Wednesday, May 23 12:00 p.m. Real Fighters Gym
The U of L Percussion Ensemble will premiere a work for Percussion Ensemble and Kick Boxers. This will be presented live via facebook from the Real Fighters Gym (www.realfightersgym.com) of Louisville.
Artworks featuring Chance Designs, CirqueLouis and Jecorey “1200” Arthur
Thursday, May 24th 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
University of Louisville School of Music, Comstock Hall
U of L Faculty contemporary improvisation group Chance Designs and CirqueLouis (WWW.CirqueLouis.com) collaborate for a fascinating combination of abstract improvisational music and circus acts all tied together through Hip Hop by Jecorey “1200” Arthur.