UD's Interactive Percussion Seminar
Interactive Percussion Seminar
March 11-12, 2023
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 prior to the event.
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 12.
Students must submit an application and video audition by February 10. 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 11th • 8 p.m. (Puglisi Hall)
featuring Casey Cangelosi, Michael Dobson, Quey Percussion Duo, Josanne Francis and Allison Miller with the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaways
Sunday, March 12th • 5 p.m. (Gore Hall)
Michael Burritt in Concert
Sunday, March 12 • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall)
with special guests and members of the UD Percussion Ensemble
Full Schedule
Saturday
| Time | Event Title |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 11 am |
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore and AED 120) [Not open to the public] |
| 11 am - 12:30 pm |
Michael Burritt Clinic / Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30 pm - 2 pm | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2 pm - 3:30 pm |
Angela Zator Nelson Clinic / Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 3:30 pm - 5 pm | Allison Miller Clinic / Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 5 pm - 6:30 pm | Josanne Francis Clinic / Q&A Hangout (AED 120) |
| 8 pm |
Artist Collage Concert featuring The University of Delaware Graduate Percussion Group, Casey Cangelosi, Quey Percussion Duo Josanne Francis and Allison Miller with the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble and Friends (Puglisi Hall) |
Sunday
| Time | Event Title |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 11 am |
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore and AED 120) [Not open to the public] |
| 11 am - 12:30 pm | Iain Moyer Clinic / Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30 pm - 2 pm | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2 pm - 3:30 pm | Casey Cangelosi / Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 3:30 pm - 5 pm | Mike Dobson Clinic / Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 5 pm - 5:45 pm | UDIPS High School HonorsPercussion Ensemble Performance Doorprize giveaways (Gore Hall) |
| 6 pm | Michael Burritt in Concert with members of the UD Percussion Ensemble (Puglisi Hall) |
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
- 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
- Steve Weiss Music
- Tapspace
- Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets
- Zildjian Cymbals
