Percussion Festival
The Lamar University Percussion Studio is thrilled to host the Lamar University Percussion Festival on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
This festival will feature a large array of clinics, workshops, and concerts featuring two special guest artists. Geared towards aiding high school and middle school percussionists in the “Golden Triangle of Texas” with a solo competition component, the festival will also feature a final showcase concert, free and open to the public.
Festival Information
When: Saturday, March 11, 2023
- Closing Showcase Concert at 4:30 pm in Rothwell Recital Hall
- Solo Competition Entry Deadline: March 7, 2023
- Full schedule coming soon!
Where: All events located in Rothwell Recital Hall and Wiley Rehearsal Room in the James M. "Jimmy" Simmons Music Building (Map and Directions)
What: All things percussion, all day! Clinics, workshops, prizes, contest, & showcase concert.
Who: You! Featuring guest clinicians Dr. Chad Floyd and Michael Cheng.
Cost: FREE festival admission for all middle-school, high-school percussionists and educators.
Solo Competition Fees and Deadlines:
- Categories: High School Keyboard, High School Snare/Marching Drum, Middle School Keyboard, Middle School Snare/Marching Drum
- Entry deadline: **March 7, 2023**
- Prizes for all competition participants
- $25 per solo
- Limited slots available
- Lamar University can provide all large percussion equipment. Schools are responsible for providing all mallets and sticks.
- Winners may perform on final showcase concert
For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Francisco Perez at fperez4@lamar.edu.
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