UCM Percussion
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UCM Percussion is dedicated to excellence, from the many areas of percussion to music in general.
At UCM, you will develop your artistic voice and teaching approaches through the study of percussion at the undergraduate and graduate levels within Western classical, Jazz and commercial, marching, small ensemble, large ensemble, and music technology practices. You can also engage in the many offerings of composition and instrument building. Learn about musical practices from around the world from our internationally renowned guest artists that frequently visit campus.
12/15/2025
✨ Studio Spotlight: Tony Lewis
Congratulations to our percussion and music tech student Tony Lewis on his first season playing with the Chiefs Rumble Drumline.
Tony was also voted to be the 2026 Marching Percussion section leader. Congrats!
Here is a short clip of Cameron Mutert performing “Land” by Takatsugu Muramatsu. Check out the full video on Cameron’s YouTube channel!
12/09/2025
This semester we were happy to have Sean Hamilton as a guest artist. He spent time working with our music tech students on their original compositions. Thanks Sean!
12/04/2025
Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble percussion section on their fantastic performance at the First Lady’s Holiday Concert!
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12/03/2025
Congratulations to senior Music Education major, Mark Williams on a fabulous recital this past weekend!
Works by Druckman, Xenakis, a cover of La Villa Strangiato by Rush, and an original work Mark wrote for electronics and percussion.
Click the link in the bio for audition information for Music at University of Central Missouri! Scholarship Audition Dates are February 14 and 16, 2026. Other dates are available by appointment, just contact us to set it up. Funding available! Some of these funding opportunities include:
-Anyone who auditions before March 1, 2025 is eligible for consideration for merit-based scholarship money.
-UCM Music has a few Presidential All-State Scholarship to offer incoming undergraduate students who have participated in all-state ensembles in high school. These scholarships pay all tuition and general fees. Renewable for up to four years!
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11/21/2025
We would like to thank John Bussard for being a huge supporter of the UCM Percussion Studio. He built our synth cart, drum set cart, and the carts we use for our marching keyboards. He also donated Vaughncraft Log Drums and built taiko drums for us. We appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes into crafting all these things. Thank you John!
11/20/2025
New tenure-track Assistant Director of Choral Activities position beginning in August 2026.
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MUED/ADCA Opening University of Central Missouri School Of Visual And Performing Arts Division of Music Warrensburg, MO 64093 Vacancy: Music Education/Assistant Director of Choral Activities Rank: Assistant Professor Type: Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month contract Appointment Begins: August
11/17/2025
Congratulations to Professor Navarro who performed as a soloist with the Michigan State University Percussion Ensemble at their PASIC showcase concert. It was a wonderful performance and we are very proud of her!
11/10/2025
This past weekend was our last football game and senior day❤️🖤
Congratulations to our seniors and thank you for all your hard work!
Here is a new single by one of our music tech-percussion ensembles entitled “Sensational.” Composed, performed, and produced by Will Bright, Tony Lewis, Gabe Smith, and Jaylon Robinson-Ugwuh. Click the link in the comments for the full version on YouTube. Which one do you prefer: cornbread or cheesecake? Let us know in the comments. 👇
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11/02/2025
Today we welcome marimbist and percussionist Mei-Shyuan Chiou for a performance at 5pm in Utt 011. Please join us! Thanks to the Warrensburg Friends of Music for supporting Mei-Shyuan’s visit.
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