UD's 2025 Interactive Percussion Seminar
Interactive Percussion Seminar
March 8-9, 2025
UDIPS is an immersive weekend of percussion focused on presenter/participant interaction through hands-on sessions, engaging performances and Q&A hangouts specifically built into the schedule. UDIPS is FREE to participants of any age or experience level!
2025 Guest Artists
Pius Cheung, Concert Artist
Steve Fidyk, Drum Set Artist
Evan Chapman, Drummer/Producer
Mariana Ramirez, Six the Musical
Edouard Beyens, Principal, Baltimore Symphony
Jean Carlo Ureña González, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music
Lamon Lawhorn, Virginia State University
Jim Ancona, UD/Boston Crusaders
Quey Percussion Duo, Chamber Ensemble and Artistic Directors
Registration
Registration is free, but all participants must register prior to the event. Please contact Gene Koshinski, genek@udel.edu, with questions regarding UDIPS.
UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble
The UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble is a select group of the area's finest high school percussionists. Rehearsals, led by UD percussion faculty, will take place during the festival weekend, culminating in a performance on March 9th.
Students must submit an application and video audition by February 7th. As an ensemble member, all selected participants will automatically receive the highest consideration for a generous scholarship to the UD School of Music if they so choose to audition at any point in the future. The application form below provides full details and audition information.
Clinics with guest artists
Concerts
Artist Collage Concert
Saturday, March 8th • 8 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) featuring Evan Chapman, Jean Carlo Ureña González, Quey Percussion Duo, UD Graduate Percussion Group, and Steve Fidyk with the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble and UD Jazz Ensemble I
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaways
Sunday, March 9th • 5 p.m. (Gore Hall)
Pius Cheung in Concert
Sunday, March 9th • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) with the University of Delaware Percussion Ensemble
Full Schedule
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Saturday, March 8
| Time | Event name |
|---|---|
| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Rehearsal (Gore) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Gene Koshinski Clinic and Q&A Hangout (AED Room 120) |
| 11a-12:15p | Mariana Ramirez Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15p | Steve Fidyk Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Evan Chapman Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 5p-6:15p | Jean Carlo Ureña González Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 8p | Artist Collage Concert featuring Evan Chapman, Jean Carlo Ureña González, Quey Percussion Duo, UD Graduate Percussion Group, and Steve Fidyk with the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble and UD Jazz Ensemble I |
Sunday, March 9
| Time | Event name |
|---|---|
| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Jim Ancona Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi) |
| 11a-12:15p | Pius Cheung Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15p | Edouard Beyens Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Lamon Lawhorn Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 5p | UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaway (Gore Hall) |
| 6p | Pius Cheung in Concert with the UD Percussion Ensemble |
Program
Coming soon...
Directions
All events will occur in:
- Puglisi Orchestra Hall (Puglisi) and Gore Recital Hall (Gore), located in the Roselle Center for the Arts (CFA)
- Amy E. Dupont Music Building (AED 120 - Percussion Room)
The best GPS address to get to this area of campus: 101 Carroll Ct, Newark, DE 19711
PARKING: The CFA parking garage is nearby or street parking is available.
Please do not hesitate to ask for directions. UD Percussion Faculty and Students will be around and are glad to help guide you to your desired location!
SPONSORS
Special thanks to these sponsors for allowing us to offer this event free to all participants.
Presenting Sponsor Steve Weiss Music
- University of Delaware School of Music
- University of Delaware Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events (CAPE)
- Bachovich Music Publications
- Black Swamp Percussion
- Malletech
- Marimba One
- Pearl/Adams Instruments
- Remo Drumheads
- Sabian Cymbals
- Tapspace
- Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets
- Zildjian Cymbals
