Percussion
About Studying Percussion
In our percussion studio, you’ll focus on your instruments in applied private lessons, have plenty of chances to perform in our ensembles, gain a broader understanding of music in your academic classes and get the chance to dive into electives like music business or recording techniques. You’ll be prepared to go further in your career as a modern musician.
Build a strong musical foundation that will prepare you to perform and/or teach with our Bachelor of Music in Performance and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. Or explore your passion for music in a more flexible way with our Bachelor of Arts degrees in Latinx Music, Culture and Expression, and Music Business and Recording Arts.
Ready to dig deeper? Our Graduate Performance Certificate, Master of Music and Doctor of Arts degrees will enhance your performance skills and push you academically to prepare you for the next level of your career.
Degree Programs
Get hands-on performance experience.
- Percussion Ensemble
- Wind Ensembles
- Symphonic Band
- Concert Band
- Marching Band
- Jazz Lab Bands
- UNC Symphony Orchestra
- Solo Recitals
- Latin Beat Ensemble
Apply to this Program See Audition Requirements Music Ensembles
UNC Percussion Ensemble
Discover Your Rhythm
Brass and percussion players of all levels are invited to the UNC campus for this free event! The day includes master classes, All-State audition prep sessions, student and faculty performances and more.
The largest event of its kind in the nation, the UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, and over 150 college, high school, and middle school big bands, combos, and jazz vocal groups from across the country. Each year, over 4,000 participants enjoy main stage concerts, after-hours sessions, non-competitive daytime performances, and educational workshops.
Our Percussion Faculty
Tim Feerst
Assistant Professor of Music, Percussion
Jim White
Professor of Jazz Studies and Drumset
Bobby Wiens
Adjunct Faculty, Jazz Drums
Percussion Students in Action
