Percussion Workshop

June 17 – June 30, 2012

Ages 14-20

The Percussion Workshop, led by Director Tim Genis, principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Assistant Kyle Brightwell, offers accomplished percussionists an opportunity to work with some of the most prominent artist/teachers in the nation.

The workshop covers a wide-range of topics including:  snare drum, timpani and mallet technique, as well as equipment maintenance, such as wrapping mallets and changing timpani heads.  Mr. Genis also offers instruction in the preparation of standard orchestral excerpts for auditions.  Mock auditions are held at the end of the workshop period that are videotaped for review and feedback by students and faculty.

Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra percussion section as well as invited guest artists, offer master classes throughout the workshop period.  In addition, video sessions with discussion by both workshop participants and professional percussionists provide useful feedback and direction.

Along with individual practice, students have the opportunity to play in chamber groups and large ensembles culminating in a Percussion Workshop Recital featuring all of the members of the workshop in a variety of large and small ensembles.