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November 4, 2017
Virginia Tech Fall Concert Lyric Theatre Program
Trio in a Rudimental Style by Joe Tompkins
Pulse by Lou Harrison Stubernic by Christopher Deane Bolero by Moszkowski, arr. Cahn Fractalia by Owen Clayton Condon Escape: A Triangle Sextet by Drew Worden Extremes by Jason Treuting 
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VTP Wins National Competition!
The Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble was awarded first place in the 2017 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) University Chamber Music Competition! Members included the junior class of Virginia Tech Percussion (VTP- Steven Arnold, Jesse Hughes, Laura Moniuszko, Joshua Morrison, and Denver Nuckolls). They competed against undergraduate and graduate student ensembles from 13 universities across the country. Their performance consisted of Condon's Fractalia and Treuting's Extremes. |
March 25, 2017
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February 28, 2017
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October 29, 2016
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April 9, 2016
VTP with guest, Michael Burritt Professor of Percussion, The Eastman School of Music The Doomsday Machine by Michael Burritt Whispers by David Skidmore Fandango 13 by Michael Burritt Ionisation by Edgar Varese Home Trilogy by Michael Burritt |
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January 30, 2016
McCormick Marimba Festival University of South Florida Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble Program: Double Concerto for Marimba and Vibraphone and Percussion Ensemble (with Escape Ten duo) by Emmanuel Sejourne, arr. Andrea Venet Sweetheart Medley featuring Heather Thorn, xylophone Shared Spaces by Ivan Trevino Fra-Fra Song arr. Valerie Naranjo Ute Sundance arr. Valerie Naranjo Marimba Quartet (2016) by Eric Lyon (World Premiere) |
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November 18, 2015
Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble with guest artist, Valerie Naranjo, percussionist with the SNL Band and Lion King on Broadway Old Dominion Ballroom with the VT Jazz Ensembles Program: Drumtalker by Russell Hartenberger Rotation 1 by Eric Sammut, arr. Andrea Venet Nagoya Marimbas by Steve Reich ----- with and arranged by Valerie Naranjo: Ute Sundance Fra-Fra Song Guun Kpanlogo |
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April 18, 2015
Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble with guest artist, Dr. Scott Herring The Fife Theater at the Moss Arts Center, Virginia Tech featuring the Woodson High School Percussion Ensemble, directed by Doug Wallace Program: Drums of Winter by John Luther Adams Ritual Music by David Skidmore Carbon Paper and Nitrogen Ink by Adam Silverman (marimba soloist with percussion ensemble) Tiger Dance by Jeffrey Dennis Smith |
Adam Silverman's Carbon Paper and Nitrogen Ink featuring guest artist, Dr. Scott Herring, and the Virginia Tech Percussion Ensemble. Conducted by Annie Stevens, clip from mvt. 1.
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December 4, 2014
"Resonance on the Walls"
The Cube at the Moss Arts Center
"Resonance on the Walls"
The Cube at the Moss Arts Center
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Program:
The Song of Queztecoatl by Lou Harrison
Omphalo Centric Lecture by Nigel Westlake (2 marimba version)
Table's Clear by Paul Lansky (computer music excerpt)
Threads by Paul Lansky (Performed with 11 members of the ensemble, rotating parts throughout)
1. Prelude
2. Recitative
3. Chorus
4. Aria II
5. Recitative II
6. Chorus II
7. Aria III
8. Recitative III
9. Chorus III
10. Choral Prelude
The Song of Queztecoatl by Lou Harrison
Omphalo Centric Lecture by Nigel Westlake (2 marimba version)
Table's Clear by Paul Lansky (computer music excerpt)
Threads by Paul Lansky (Performed with 11 members of the ensemble, rotating parts throughout)
1. Prelude
2. Recitative
3. Chorus
4. Aria II
5. Recitative II
6. Chorus II
7. Aria III
8. Recitative III
9. Chorus III
10. Choral Prelude
October 17, 2014
Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech
VTP Presents: Ragtime!
Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech
VTP Presents: Ragtime!
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Outside on the Henderson Lawn Stage, across from the Lyric Theatre
Blacksburg, Virginia
Program:
Log Cabin Blues by George Hamilton Green, arr. Bob Becker
Cliff Crawford, xylophone
Dill Pickles by Charles Johnson, arr. Bob Becker
Mike Laux, xylophone
Alabama Moon by G. H. Green, arr. William Cahn
Brett Carlston, xylophone
Rainbow Ripples by G.H. Green, arr. Bob Becker
Ryan Whitcomb, xylophone
Fluffy Ruffles by G.H. Green, arr. by William Cahn
J.D. Grizzle, xylophone
Hole in the Wall by Red Norvo, arr. Joey Ballard
Joey Ballard, xylophone
Ragtime Rabin by G.H. Green, arr. Bob Becker
Chris Hochella, xylophone
Jolly Caballero by Pietro Frosini, arr. William Cahn
James Keeter, xylophone
Additional VTP members:
Samantha Hall
Nathalie Unico
Wonjae Kim
Blacksburg, Virginia
Program:
Log Cabin Blues by George Hamilton Green, arr. Bob Becker
Cliff Crawford, xylophone
Dill Pickles by Charles Johnson, arr. Bob Becker
Mike Laux, xylophone
Alabama Moon by G. H. Green, arr. William Cahn
Brett Carlston, xylophone
Rainbow Ripples by G.H. Green, arr. Bob Becker
Ryan Whitcomb, xylophone
Fluffy Ruffles by G.H. Green, arr. by William Cahn
J.D. Grizzle, xylophone
Hole in the Wall by Red Norvo, arr. Joey Ballard
Joey Ballard, xylophone
Ragtime Rabin by G.H. Green, arr. Bob Becker
Chris Hochella, xylophone
Jolly Caballero by Pietro Frosini, arr. William Cahn
James Keeter, xylophone
Additional VTP members:
Samantha Hall
Nathalie Unico
Wonjae Kim
