SUU Percussion Ensemble performs science fiction-themed concert
By Ashley Pollock
The SUU Percussion Ensemble will perform an exciting science fiction-themed concert for the community under the direction of Dr. Lynn Vartan. This concert will be held Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thorley Recital Hall of the SUU music building. The concert is free and open to the public.
“This concert has a fun theme, all sci-fi!” Vartan said. “The concert is centered around a large ensemble piece called “Science Fiction” that pays homage to old sci-fi films. It even has voice-over quotes from old films as well as a film montage that will play with it that shows old sci-fi movie bits! Other pieces include ‘REM Cycle’ by Dustin Schulze and ‘The Martian Chronicles’ by Shaun Tilburg.”
The SUU Percussion Ensemble consists of both music majors and non-majors and welcomes students with a variety of levels of experience. This ensemble performs historically significant works for percussion, contemporary percussion literature, novelty percussion, and traditional non-western percussion music. Several performance opportunities are available to members of the percussion ensemble, including concerts, performances, and other promotional events for the SUU College of Performing and Visual Arts as well as concerts on and off campus.
“Percussion Ensemble concerts always have something for everyone,” said Jordan Nielsen, a music performance major with percussion emphasis. “This concert is special because of the extremely unique acoustic and electronic instruments that we use. We also have some pieces featuring video tracks. My favorite piece on the program is ‘Table Music’ This piece is just three people, their hands, and a table.”
