The Ohio State University Percussion Ensemble presents an exciting evening of percussive sights and sounds, showcasing music that ranges from the earliest days of the genre to works composed over the past several years. Featured on the program will be the seminal work Ionization, considered to be one of the first compositions written for percussion ensemble; Ennead by Joseph Krygier for a deconstructed set of chimes; Ching by William Cahn for five sets of "ching" cymbals; and Mark Duggan’s beautiful piece, Evocation — Gentle Rain Falling, featuring Ohio State flute alumna, Erin Helgeson Torres.
Additional program selections include:
Mako | Susan Powell
What Comes Around Goes Around | Chris Carmen
Toccata | Carlos Chavez
Refrakt | Andrea Venet
Second Thoughts | Evan Chapman
Kroumata | Daniel Berg
New York Counterpoint | Steve Reich, arr. Joseph Krygier
Susan Powell and Joseph Krygier, directors
Tres Perkins, Kye Pyeatt, Sam Sherer, assistant directors
This concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Livestream broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m.
Access the digital program at any time. No paper programs will be distributed.
All events are subject to change.
GETTING HERE
Park in the Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7), walk North along College Rd. to enter the South doors of the Timashev Music Building.
Weigel Auditorium is located on the second floor at the far south end of the building. An open stairway located just inside the south doors leads to the hall.
- If an elevator is needed, walk through the Music Commons, behind the open stairway to the back hallway. Follow the hallway through the double doors to the elevator.
You may also park in Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) just North of the Timashev Music building.