A-State Percussion News

All the news that's fit to hit.

Check out our blog below for upcoming events and the latest percussion news from A-State, the NEA region, and beyond.

Latest Newsletter Issue: 9.1.23

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Feb 13, 20231 min read

Early Semester Events Mostly Unaffected by Icy Weather

Winter weather has caused several disruptions across the region, but fortunately made little impact on A-State’s performance calendar. A...

Feb 13, 20232 min read

Several Performances Highlight Upcoming Semester

The Spring semester has officially kicked off at Arkansas State University, and it promises to be an exciting one! The percussion program...

Sep 28, 20221 min read

A-State Wind Ensemble Performs Its First Concert

The Arkansas State University Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Timothy Oliver, affirmed its status as the university’s flagship...

Sep 22, 20221 min read

A-State Hosts Omojo Percussion Duo

The Arkansas State University Department of Music is set to welcome the Omojo Percussion Duo, consisting of Dr. Oliver Molina...

Sep 16, 20221 min read

Dr. Graiser to Perform Original Vibraphone Works at the A-State Faculty Showcase Concert

Arkansas State University percussion professor Brian Graiser will perform a set of his own compositions for solo vibraphone at the...

Sep 9, 20221 min read

Howlers Drum Set Auditions to Take Place September 15

With the school year well underway, the Arkansas State University Music Department is preparing to host auditions for yet another...

Aug 24, 20221 min read

A-State Percussion Facilities Get Acoustics Upgrades

Just in time to start the 2022 Fall semester, the A-state Percussion Program has installed significant acoustics upgrades to their...

Aug 11, 20221 min read

A-State Drumline Auditions Begin

Things are getting loud in Jonesboro! Nothing says "back to school" like the first sounds of band camp, and at A-State that starts with...