Ensembles

Percussion

The University of Montana Percussion Ensemble has become one of the most popular groups on campus have created quite a following in the region drawing large crowds to each concert. The group performs a diverse program on each concert, integrating everything from “cutting edge” contemporary percussion music, jazz-fusion, ethnic percussion (African, Indonesian, Caribbean, etc.) to ragtime marimba music and “unusual” crowd pleasers. The unique colors and exciting rhythmic and visual inter-play of these Percussion Ensemble/Steel Band Concerts often draw "standing room only" crowds. Nationally and internationally renowned percussionists are featured regularly with the ensembles (see list on Percussion page). The group tours the Northwest every other year.

 
The UM Percussion Ensemble performes at the montana PAS Day of Percussion.
 
Members of the UM Percussion Ensemble perform at the Montana PAS Day of Percussion, which is held in Missoula every other year.
The UM Indoor Drumline performes on one of the UM Percussion Ensembles concerts.
 
UM's Indoor Drumline performs on one of the UM Percussion Ensembles home concerts.