In addition to the close contact with School of Music Faculty, percussion students at USC are exposed to frequent guest artists. These guests present clinics and masterclasses, often teach private lessons, as well as perform with the student ensembles. This exposure to a variety of percussion viewpoints is one of the strengths of the USC Percussion Program. Below you will find a list of recent guest artists hosted by USC.

Upcoming Guest Artists

Benjamin Ramirez, timpanist, National Symphony Orchestra, February 13, 2008

Lisa Pegher, Guest Artist Recital, March 4, 2008

Brett William Dietz, Guest Artist Materclass, April 16, 2008

Julie Hill, Soloist with USC Percussion Ensemble, April 21, 2008

Past Guest Artists

Michael Burritt, Director of Percussion, Northwestern University

Susan Powell, Director of Percussion, Ohio State University

Joseph Krygier, Percussionist, Ohio State University School of Dance

Shiraz Percussion Trio

Cameron Britt, Freelance Percussionist

Dr. John Parks, Director of Percussion, Florida State University

Scotty Sells, Steel Drums

Jerry Tachior, Vibraphone Clinic

So Percussion Group, Concert and Master Class

Andy Harnsberger, Marimba Clinic/Masterclass

POOVALUR SRIJI Srinivasan, mridangam/world clinic

Alarm Will Sound, new music ensemble

Eric Hollenbeck, Director of Percussion, Colorado State University

Bob Breithaupt, Drumset masterclass/clinic,

Pendulum Percussion Duo, Ohio State University Faculty

So Percussion Group, Southern Exposure Performance,

Kristopher Keeton, Virginia Commonwealth Univesity

Eric Willie, Tennessee Tech University

Anders Astrand, solist with USC Percussion Ensemble, October 29, 2007