Jamaica Me Happy is a percussion band that is a part of the UTM Music Department. The steel drum band performs traditional calypso and soca tunes from Trinidad and Tobago, the country from which the steel drum originated. The band also plays popular American hits, such as “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley.… Continue reading Percussion band brings Jamaica to the campus
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Creative Corner
Mary Emmons is a sophomore Percussion Performance major from Selmer, Tennessee. She is a member of UTM’s Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Small Jazz Combo, as well as the student-lead steel band “Jamaican Me Happy.” Emmons studies are focused on multi-percussion pieces, drumset and marimba repertoire, and hopes to continue her education in percussion performance… Continue reading Creative Corner
Hohner Porter presents senior percussion recital
For some of us, there is no sensation quite as gripping as the feeling of powerful drums on the ears, and those people were treated to a great performance on Oct. 28 as UTM senior and percussionist Hohner Porter packed most of the Blakenship Recital Hall in Fine Arts. The set, which Porter had practiced… Continue reading Hohner Porter presents senior percussion recital
Yale Percussion Collective to visit UTM Saturday
On March 17 UTM will be hosting the Yale Percussion Collective directed by Robert Van Sice. Sice will also be giving a free percussion concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts building as well as a masterclass at 2:30 p.m. featuring Reich Drumming and Cage Story. The group is… Continue reading Yale Percussion Collective to visit UTM Saturday
‘Roots of Rhythm’ celebrates world
The UTM Department of Music will be hosting their annual Roots of Rhythm presentations, an interactive world music performance, as part of the UTM Civil Rights Conference. There will be two presentations on February 20 and 21, both of which are in the Harriet Fulton Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. Showtimes are Tuesday evening… Continue reading ‘Roots of Rhythm’ celebrates world