UVA Percussion Ensemble

I-Jen Fang

The UVA Percussion Ensemble is directed by I-Jen Fang, the Principal Timpanist and Percussionist with the Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra.

The ensemble, re-established in spring 2005, is a chamber ensemble that performs literature from classical transcriptions to contemporary music. The ensemble draws upon a large family of pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments and number of players and the amount of equipment varies greatly from piece to piece. Music is chosen to match the abilities and interest of the ensemble members. Music reading skills and basic percussion technique on all percussion instruments is required. Previous percussion ensemble experience is highly recommended. The course is offered for semesters with a small group in the Fall and a large group in the Spring, culminating in an annual Night of Percussion Concert. Membership is open to all university students.

For more information, contact I-Jen Fang at if4n@virginia.edu.