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Ensembles The TCU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Brian A. West, is dedicated to furthering percussion education and performance by commissioning new works, producing high-quality recordings, and performing a variety of literature on and off campus. In 2005, the ensemble won the 2005 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition and enjoyed performing a Showcase Concert at PASIC 2005 in Columbus, OH. Included on the program were two PASIC premieres commissioned by the ensemble. The ensemble presented a clinic/concert at the 2005 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention entitled “Teaching Total Percussion Through the Use of a Percussion Ensemble.” In addition, the ensemble released its first CD entitled The Palace of Nine Perfections in 2005, which features one piece written for the ensemble and four premiere recordings. To aid with the performance of new literature, the ensemble recently commissioned new works by such notable percussion composers as Eric Ewazen, Raymond Helble, Pat Muchmore, Robert Garwell, and Ricardo Souza. Marching Percussion Marching Percussion at TCU is a year-round activity. The Horned Frog Marching Band Percussion Section is one of the top performing ensembles of its kind in the state. This fall, the section included: 9 snares, 5 tenors, 5 bass drums, 5 cymbals, and 15 in the pit. The band performs before an annual crowd of almost 200,000 and has traveled to bowl games the last five consecutive years. Marching percussion activities also include the Winter Drumline. This ensemble performs with the Percussion Ensemble on concerts, and also at exhibitions outside of the University to enhance percussion education. Auditions occur early each spring and are open to students from TCU, local junior colleges, and local high schools. For more information about the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band program, check out their website at www.band.tcu.edu Steel Band We were pleased to announce the addition of a Steel Drum Band to our list of ensembles in Spring 2004, housed in the new Music Building South. This full steel band is comprised of 10 sets of pans, and includes drumset and many Latin percussion instruments. |
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