Percussion Ensembles

The FSU Percussion Ensemble won one of the three "Call for Tapes" featured concert positions at the 2007 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Columbus, Ohio! For more information, visit the media section of the Percussion Studio Page.

The Percussion Ensemble program at FSU is broken down into two groups. The FSU Percussion Ensemble, comprised of juniors, seniors, and graduate students, is conducted by Dr. Parks and represents FSU at regional, national and international conventions as well as school-related performances. The freshman/sophomore Percussion Ensemble is conducted by graduate assistants, and meets in the spring semester. For more information on our symphonic ensembles, click on the Related Content "Bands" and "Orchestras" to your right.

You may also hear sound clips of the Percussion Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, and University Symphony Orchestra by clicking on our "media" link, then choose "sounds."

Other symphonic ensembles at FSU include the Symphonic Band, Phiharmonia Orchestra, Concert Band, and Opera Orchestra. For information about our incredible World Music program, please visit the Ethnomusicology programs website under Areas of Study.

For information on Dr. Parks's new CD release, Dusk: Percussion Music from the Heartland, visit our media section.

Please check our Calendar of Events for information about upcoming performances, and you can hear sound clips and see pictures on our media page!