American Percussion Seminar

June 2 - June 6, 2025
About the Seminar

The University of North Texas (UNT) American Percussion Seminar is an exciting five-day seminar designed to serve high school, college, and professional level concert percussionists. Activities include private and group lessons with world class instructors, masterclasses, clinics, student and faculty performance, and technique lab focused on all aspects of keyboard percussion performance. Participants will also play in percussion ensembles directed by the seminar faculty. 

The American Percussion Seminar (APS) includes sessions on jazz vibraphone in which students will have lessons and masterclasses on improvisation with jazz vibraphonists Ed Smith (UNT and Southern Methodist University). 

The seminar begins with check-in at 8:30am on Monday and will conclude with an ensemble concert on Friday afternoon. Participants have the option to arrive a day early and stay the final night of the seminar for an additional fee, if needed.

Faculty
Mark Ford
Mark Ford
Mark Ford
Dave Hall
Dave Hall
Dave Hall
Sandi Rennick
Sandi Rennick
Sandi Rennick
Ed Smith
Ed Smith
Ed Smith
Tuition & Fees
  • $600 - Tuition (includes seminar t-shirt and $30 registration fee)
  • $250 - Boarding (optional; includes housing, meals, and parking)
    • $60 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure)
  • $130 - Commuter Meal Plan (optional; lunch & dinner only)
  • $25 - Commuter Parking Permit (optional)

Participants residing on campus must provide their own bedding (extra-long twin size), pillows, towels, and toiletries.

Registration Information

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Percussion) and Program (American Percussion Seminar). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

Registration Deadline

  • May 12, 2025

Registration Policy

  • Full payment is due at the time of registration.
  • Participants must be at least 14 years of age by the first day of the seminar to participate.
  • Enrollment is limited.
Refund Policy
  • Requested by May 12, 2025 - Full refund less $100 ($30 registration fee + $70 administrative fee)
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after May 12, 2025
    • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day.
FAQs

Do I need to bring my own instrument?

  • Nope! APS will provide instruments for all participants.

Where will I be sleeping? Will I be sharing a room?

  • Participants under 18 years of age will reside in double occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms. Program counselors will stay in the same residence hall, conduct room checks each evening, and travel with minor participants to and from meals, the music building, and other locations on campus.
  • Participants 18 years of age and over will reside in a different residence hall in single occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms. 

Is there transportation to/from the airport?

  • Due to the size of the program, we are unable to offer a UNT shuttle to/from the airports. Participants are responsible for their own airport transoportation, if needed. There are many rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) available at both DFW and Dallas-Love Field airports.
APS Sponsors

Additional questions? Please contact music.camps@unt.edu or call (940) 369-6541.