Percussion
The University of North Texas Percussion area is a diverse and innovative program that has set high standards in percussion education and performance for decades. In addition to outstanding classical percussion offerings, the program boasts one of the finest jazz drum set programs in the country.
Combining a unique balance of traditional classical percussion combined with an extensive world music curricula, students learn by performing the music of Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, India, Indonesia and West Africa.
Faculty
- Gideon Foli Alorwoyie-African Ensemble
- Jose Aponte-Afro-Cuban & Brazilian Ensemble
- Michael Drake-Drumset
- Christopher Deane-Timpani
- Mark Ford-Marimba
- Henry Okstel-Drumset
- Paul Rennick-Drumline & Contemporary Ensemble
- Robert Schietroma-Marimba
- Edward Smith-Vibraphone & Gamelan
- Edward Soph-Drumset
- Poovalur Srinivasan-Mridangam, Kanjira & South Indian Ensemble
Area Website
Contact Information
Alyssa Hedenstrom
(940) 565-3730
