Percussion Studies

• Dr. Jimmy Finnie
• The ISU Steel Drum Band

• The ISU Percussion Ensemble

• Percussion Facility

The ISU Steel Drum Band is one of eight performance groups in which percussionists may participate at Indiana State University. The primary objective of ISU's steel drum band is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the performance and pedagogical traditions associated with this exciting Non-Western art form. The ensemble's repertoire includes calypso, classical, jazz, pop, and reggae selections. Highly regarded in Indiana, the ISU Steel Drum Band enjoys an active touring schedule throughout the state.

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The ISU Percussion Ensemble is one of eight performance groups in which percussionists may participate at Indiana State University. The ensemble is primarily composed of music education, music business, and percussion performance majors; but is also open to percussionists within the ISU. Community who are not majoring in music. Incorporating a varied array of percussion instruments and eclectic repertoire, the ISU Percussion Ensemble seeks to heighten its performers musical sensitivity and technical proficiency through the study of chamber music. Compositions performed by the ensemble vary from requiring as few as 3 players, to as many as 25. The Indiana Music Educator's State Conference and The Indiana Day of Percussion are events in which the ensemble often participates.

The Percussion Facility in the 7 million dollar Center for the Performing and Fine Arts consists of 3 instructional studios, two large ensemble rehearsal areas, an instrument repair area, and 12 practice rooms designated for percussion use only.

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