UD's Interactive Percussion Seminar
Interactive Percussion Seminar
March 9-10, 2024
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!
Registration
Registration is free, but all participants must register before 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 10th.
Students must submit an application and video audition by February 9th. 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 9th • 8 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) featuring Escape Ten, Quey Percussion Duo, Josanne Francis, UD Graduate Percussion Group, and Ari Hoenig with the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaways
Sunday, March 10th • 5 p.m. (Gore Hall)
Escape Ten and Valerie Naranjo in Concert
Sunday, March 10 • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) with special guest Jianpeng Feng and members of the University of Delaware Percussion Ensemble
Full Schedule
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Saturday, March 9
| Time | Event name |
|---|---|
| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Rehearsal (Gore and AED 120) |
| 11a-12p | Josanne Francis (AED 120) |
| 12p-12:30p | Q&A Hangout |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3p | Ari Hoenig (Puglisi Hall) |
| 3p-3:30p | Q&A Hangout |
| 3:30p-4:30p | Escape Ten (Gore Hall) |
| 4:30p-5p | Q&A Hangout |
| 5p-6p | The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Puglisi Hall) |
| 6p-6:30p | Q&A Hangout |
| 8p | Artist Collage Concert featuring Escape Ten, Quey Percussion Duo, Josanne Francis, and Ari Hoenig with the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble |
Sunday, March 10
| Time | Event name |
|---|---|
| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Rehearsal (Gore and AED 120) |
| 11a-12p | Hartt Alumni Percussion Group, directed by Benjamin Toth (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12p-12:30p | Q&A Hangout |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3p | Chris Deviney (Gore Hall) |
| 3p-3:30p | Q&A Hangout |
| 3:30p-4:30p | Valerie Naranjo (Puglisi Hall) |
| 4:30p-5p | Q&A Hangout |
| 5p | UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaway (Gore Hall) |
| 6p | Escape Ten and Valerie Naranjo in Concert with special guest Jianpeng Feng and members of the UD Percussion Ensemble |
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
- 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
