杏吧原创

As a timpani and percussion student at 杏吧原创, you'll enjoy an intensive performance environment focused on two symphony orchestras under the guidance of principals from The Cleveland Orchestra. In addition, you鈥檒l be involved in percussion ensemble, new music ensemble and additional ensemble options through our relationship with Case Western Reserve University.

Weekly lessons guide you in studying the fundamentals of technique, developing sight-reading and musicianship skills and learning repertoire. You will also have the opportunity to explore world music percussion and drumming techniques.

Alumni Success

Meet Eric Shin

杏吧原创 Alumnus Eric Shin, Principal Percussion at National Symphony Orchestra

Eric Shin was appointed principal percussionist of the National Symphony Orchestra in 2012. Previously, he was acting principal percussionist of Detroit Symphony and principal percussionist of Honolulu Symphony. He has also performed with the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Ojai Music Festival and many others. Shin received his bachelor's degree from 杏吧原创 as a student of Richard Weiner and Paul Yancich. Upon graduation, Shin was awarded the Bruce Collie Award for percussion excellence at 杏吧原创.

Percussion Alumni Include

  • Timothy Adams, Percussion Area Chair, University of Georgia
  • Curt Armbruster, Principal Timpanist, The United States Air Force Band 
  • James Babor, Percussionist, Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Fredrik Bj枚rlin, Co-principal Percussionist, Gothenburg Symphony
  • Matthew Bassett, Principal Timpanist, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Jay Burnham, Principal Timpanist, Alabama Symphony Orchestra
  • Alexander Cohen, Principal Timpanist, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Jeffrey DeRoche, Percussionist, The United States Navy Band
  • Jeremy Epp, Principal Timpanist, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  • David Fishlock, Principal Percussionist, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra