Day of Percussion at Buffalo State CollegeSaturday, April 26, 2014

In partnership with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo State presents the 2014 Day of Percussion, featuring workshops, masterclasses, and culminating in a

performance of Jennifer Higdon’s Percussion Concerto by Colin Currie and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Day of Percussion is open to everyone and no advance registration is required.

Registration begins at 12:30 on the 3rd floor or Rockwell Hall. Workshops begin at 1:30. Registration fee is $25 and includes a ticket to the evening BPO concert.

Afternoon events in Ciminelli Recital Hall, SUNY Buffalo State:Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY12:30 Registration opens1:30 Clinics and Masterclasses5:30 Dinner Break Evening Events at Kleinhans Music Hall (included in registration fee):3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY7:00 Percussion Ensemble Showcase8:00 BPO performance with Colin Currie

Scheduled to appear:• Colin Currie, World-renown percussion soloist• Matthew Bassett, Principal Timpani, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra• Jan Williams, Legendary percussionist and composer• Wendell Rivera, Latin jazz percussionist Raffle drawings for free percussion equipment will be held throughout the day.To purchase tickets in advance: (credit cards accepted)Please call 716-878-3005 or go to music.buffalostate.edu/events

To purchase tickets on the day of the event: (Cash only) For questions please call: 716-878-6401