The McKendree University Percussion Ensemble presents material ranging from the early 1930's to contemporary literature, traditional transcriptions, and adaptations, and original compositions. The students represent a variety of academic areas across campus.

 

Under the direction of Mr. Daniel Smithiger, the ensemble has performed concerts at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, and toured throughout the state of Illinois, performing at

the Waubonsie Valley High School "Day of Percussion", Marion Catholic High School,

Pekin High School, and Edwardsville High School.

                                                                                                                                             

Spring 2008 Members

 

Adam Alls                                            Nic Goodman

Mathematics - Sophomore                  Elementary Education - Junior

(Triad HS)                                            (O'Fallon HS)

 

Lindsey Christensen                              Chelsea Hettenhausen

Music Education - Sophomore            Psychology - Sophomore

(Downers Grove South HS)                  (Triad HS)

 

Kristen Eckstadt                                   Catherine Neuman

English & Theater - Sophomore         Music Education - Sophomore

(Waterloo HS)                                     (Waubonsie Valley HS)

 

Rick Fagan                                           Brian O'Donnell

Psychology - Senior                            Music Performance - Senior

(Mascoutah HS)                                   (Belleville West HS)

 

 

Next Concert...

 

Spring Percussion Concert

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 • 7:30 p.m.

at McKendree University's Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

featuring the McKendree University Percussion Ensemble

 

Guest Artists to be featured include:

Eric Saoud (Episcopal Collegiate School, Hendrix College, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra)

performing Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble by Ney Rosauro

Jarrett Robinett (USAF Band of Mid-America) guest soloist with the McKendree

Percussion Ensemble performing Chromatic Fox Trot by G.H. Green.

 

Other works to be performed include: Triplets &  Cross Corners by G.H. Green,

Music for Pieces of Wood by Steve Reich, Minuano 6/8 by Pat Metheny, and

Pan Ecstasy by Ken Fillmore.

 

Admission is FREE

        

          

Members of the McKendree Percussion                      Percussion Ensemble members pose with director

Ensemble pose for a photo with Michael Vercelli       Dan Smithiger for a photo to be used on the Black

and solo competition winners at the 2008 Day           Swamp webpage.

of Percussion hosted at McKendree University.