BOONE—An Appalachian State University percussion ensemble will give a “Percussion Classics: Composers and Compositions” recital on Tuesday, April 19, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.
The percussion ensemble will be conducted by Jonathon Sale, Brian McKenzie and Jay Jackson. The program begins with “Momentum” by William Kraft, followed by “October Mountain” by Alan Hovanhess.
Next, the ensemble will perform “Suite for Percussion” by Lou Harrison and “Third Construction” by John Cage.
Then, the ensemble will perform “Concerto for Drum Set and Percussion Ensemble” by John Beck.
The recital will conclude with “Log Cabin Blues” by George Hamilton Green.
About Appalachian State University
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.
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