Percussion Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a unique program with the goal of developing artists through the medium of percussion; inclusive of performance, improvisation, composition, critical theory, and pedagogy. The SIUC Percussion Department offers a variety of distinctive performance opportunities, learning conditions, and a singular educational experience set in scenic southern Illinois. The SIUC Percussion Department has a long and venerable history that includes a significant role in the development of the Percussive Arts Society and its publications, which were first printed at SIUC and edited by, then PAS President and SIUC Director of Bands and Percussion, Don Canedy. Following Canedy, the publications were overseen and edited by SIUC Percussion Alumnus and Indiana State University (Terre Haute) Director of Bands, Neal Fluegel.
Opportunities at SIUC
- Individual & Group Lessons
- Ensemble Section Coaching
- Peer Mentoring
- SIUC Percussion Group
- SIUC Improvisation Unit
- Guest Artist Recitals, Clinics, and Master Classes (averaging 4 each year)
- Percussion Literature Course
- Sound Empowerment Course (University Honors Program)
- SIUC Percussion Club (Registered Student Organization)
- Graduate Assistantships
- Undergraduate Assistantships
- Expansive Percussion Instrument Collection
- Newly Renovated Facilities (with spacious dedicated percussion practice facilities)
For more information please contact:
Mr. Ron Coulter, Percussion
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
School of Music, MC 4302
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-2823
coulter@siu.edu
SIUC Percussion Alumni
Aaron Bouslog (2006-09 - Mathien, Chicago Freelance)
Ross Weckesser (M.M. Perf. 2009)
Boon-kah Lim (M.M. Perf. 2007 - Shanghai Opera Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic)
Mike Southard (B.M. Bus. 2007)
Jeff Bowen (B.M. Ed. 2006 – Florida music educator)
Ryan Oslance (2006 - Aleushitistas - Tzadik recording artists)
Mike Bruno (B.M. 200? – Spare Parts, Chicago Freelance)
Tony Erazmus (B.M. 200? – Bethel College)
Dr. Thomas Zirkle (M.M. Perf. 1995 – Music Coordinator at St. Louis Community College Forest Park Campus)
Frank Winchester (B.M. 1974; M.M. Ed. 1982 – Mt. Vernon H.S. Director of Bands)
Johnny Lee Lane (M.M. Perf. 1972 – Director of Education for Remo, EIU Professor Emeritus)
Neal Fluegel (M.M. 19?? - Indiana State University Percussion Professor Emeritus)
Michael Hanes (M.M. 1965 – SIUC Professor Emeritus)
SIUC Guest Percussion Artists 2005-2009
Fall 2009
Karim Nagi – Middle Eastern dance and percussion residency
Maraca2 – UK Percussion Duo residency
Spring 2009
Johnny Lee Lane – Percussion residency
Musa Bolokada Conde – West African drumming
Fall 2008
Dr. Stuart Gerber – Karlheinz Stockhausen lecture
Stephen Drury – Pianist
Spring 2008
Terence Mayhue – Jazz vibraphone clinic
Jonas Larrson – Swedish percussionist (cancelled due to VISA problem)
Fall 2007
Erica Azim – Shona Mbira
Morikeba Kouyate – African Kora
Spring 2007
Dane Richeson – Brazilian percussion demonstration & recital with Jane Misurell-Mitchell
Jerry Tachoir – Jazz vibraphone demonstration
Craig Hill – Theatrical elements in music & percussion specialists in public schools clinics
The Percussion Art Ensemble – recital (Craig Hill & Ron Coulter)
Fall 2006
Jeff Moore – Marching percussion residency
Rodney Green – Concert and clinic with the Jean-Michel Pilc Trio
Sylvia Smith - Music publishing & the music of Stuart Smith lectures
Sylvia Smith Duo – Sylvia Smith & Ayano Katoaka, Concert
Tiempo Libre – Rehearsal and concert
Larry Millard – West African Drumming (8-week residency)
Spring 2006
Nathan Douds – Drum set & beginning pitch improvisation clinics
Glenn Schaft – Timpani & drum set clinics
Kevin Lucas – Music business lecture & marimba demonstration
Michael Markus – West African drumming & dance demonstration
Yalani Bangouri – Guinea, Africa Dance
Fall 2005
Grupo Okokan (3 members) – Cuban drumming demonstration
SIUC Percussion Group (link to page)