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PERCUSSION PROGRAM

 



Rio Bravo Percussion Ensemble
 

The Rio Bravo Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Tom Nevill, is a chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of traditional to contemporary music written expressly for percussion.    Music majors are required to participate in 2 ensembles.  Consisting primarily of percussion majors, this group presents several performances throughout the year; including a fall and spring concert.  Musical selections range from works for three to four performers to works utilizing larger numbers of personnel and instrumentation. 

Instructor:
    Dr. Tom Nevill

Degrees
    Minor in Music - requires 27 semester hours in music
    Bachelor of Music - Music Education - Instrumental Degree Plan
    Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Degree Plan - Performance Track
    Master of Music in Music Education (MMME)

 Advisors:  
    Mrs. Sally Trenfield - Undergraduate Music Advisor
    Dr. Ken Saxon - Graduate Music Advisor (MMME Program)