Percussion Ensemble: MUSC 112, 212, 312, 412 - 1.5 units per term (3.0 units per year)
The Percussion Ensemble at Queen’s has been active since its inception in the mid 70’s. The ensemble performs a wide variety of music for percussion. Repertoire performed has included traditional works by John Cage, Lou Harrison, Edgard Varèse, Amadeo Roldan, Steve Reich, Alan Hovhaness and Michael Colgrass and contemporary works by current composers Michael Udow, Ivan Trevino, Nabojsa Zivkovic, Bob Becker, Emmanuel Sejourne, John Beck and many others.
This course includes weekly rehearsals of a wider variety of repertoire and a minimum of one concert per term for all students. Music for each semester is based on the members’ skills and interests. Credit attained only with regular attendance, active participation, and ample preparation.
NOTE Students will be given permission to register in the course number that matches their current level of study. (i.e: if a student is in third year they will be registered in MUSC 312).
Audition Information for 2025-26
Percussion auditions will be arranged for the first week of term; however, applicants should still fill out the application form to indicate their ensemble preferences by July 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm.