The percussion institute provides opportunities for highly motivated students to work with world-class faculty in many different percussion disciplines. Master classes and ensemble opportunities will be available on marimba, timpani, ethnic instruments, drum set and orchestral percussion.
Participants will:
This program requires an application and a letter of recommendation (see below for details). 1) Complete the online application. 2) Upload your letter of recommendation to Slideroom at http://interlochen.slideroom.com.
Online applications are strongly encouraged, though students may also apply by mail.
Applicants should submit a letter of recommendation from private teacher or band director that outlines the student’s motivation, skill level, and note reading proficiency.
Slideroom instructions: The letter should be uploaded in Adobe PDF format.
Applicants who apply by February 1 will be notified of admission decisions by April 1. Later applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.
(may be subject to change)
| Rob Knopper |
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra |
| Keith A. Aleo |
Percussion faculty, Boston Conservatory; Director of Education and Orchestral Activities at the Avedis Zildjian Co. |
| Dr. Julie Hill |
Assistant Professor of Percussion, University of Tennessee at Martin |
| Ed Stephan |
Principal Timpanist, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra |
| Ed Uribe |
Former professor at Berklee College of Music, top performing and recording drummer and percussionist, author of The Essence of Brazilian Percussion and Drum Set |
| She-e Wu |
Associate Professor of Percussion, Northwestern University |
