Percussion Studio
The NSU Percussion Studio develops versatile musicians through private instruction, percussion ensemble, and performance opportunities across classical, jazz, marching, and contemporary music.
Interested in studying percussion at NSU? Contact Dr. Oliver Molina.
Ensembles
Percussion Ensemble
Steel Band
Northwestern – Natchitoches Symphony Orchestra
Concert Bands
Chamber Winds
Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band
Purple Haze Pep Band
Jazz Orchestra
Jazz Combos
Chamber Music
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
Required Audition Areas:
- Mallet Instrument: A two-mallet or four-mallet marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone solo
- Snare Drum: A concert style or rudimental snare drum solo or etude
Optional Audition Areas:
- Timpani: Concert style solo or etude
- Multi-Percussion: Solo or etude (a video recording of a multi-percussion solo is acceptable)
- Drum set: Demonstrate ability to groove and solo in different styles (funk, swing, samba, soca, etc.)
- Scales: Major scales, natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales
Please contact the percussion professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!
Graduate Audition Requirements
Required Audition Areas:
- Mallet Instrument:A two-mallet or four-mallet marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone solo
- Snare Drum:A concert style or rudimental snare drum solo or etude
- Timpani:Concert style solo or etude
Optional Audition Areas:
- Multi-Percussion: Solo or etude (a video recording of a multi-percussion solo is acceptable)
- Drum set: Demonstrate ability to groove and solo in different styles (funk, swing, samba, soca, etc.)
- Scales: Major scales, natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales
