91Ô´´'s 2026 Interactive Percussion Seminar
Interactive Percussion Seminar
February 28-March 1, 2026
​91Ô´´IPS is an immersive weekend of percussion focused on presenter/participant interaction through hands-on sessions, engaging performances and Q&A hangouts specifically built into the schedule. 91Ô´´IPS isÌýFREEÌýto participants of any age or experience level!​​​
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2026 Guest Artists
Shane Shanahan, Frame Drums and World Percussion
Will Kennedy, Drum Set Artist
Colin McNutt, Marching/Boston CrusadersÌý
Lalo Davila, Latin Percussion/Middle Tennessee State University
Charlie Rosmarin, Philadelphia Orchestra
Mika Godbole, Chamber/Orchestral/William Patterson University
Michael Compitello, Chamber/Solo/Arizona State UniversityÌý
Jianpeng Feng, 91Ô´´
Jim Ancona, 91Ô´´/Boston Crusaders
Quey Percussion Duo, Chamber Ensemble and Artistic Directors​
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Registration is free, but all participants must register prior to the event. Please contactÌýGene Koshinski,Ìýgenek@udel.edu, with questions regarding 91Ô´´IPS.
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91Ô´´IPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble ​
The 91Ô´´IPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble is a select group of the area's finest high school percussionists. Rehearsals, led by 91Ô´´ percussion faculty, will take place during the festival weekend, culminating in a performance on March 1st.
​Students must submit an application and video audition by January 30th. As an ensemble member, all selected participants will automatically receive the highest consideration for a generous scholarship to the 91Ô´´ School of Music if they so choose to audition at any point in the future. The application form below provides​ full details and audition information.
Clinics with guest artists
Concerts
Artist Collage Concert
Saturday, February 28th • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) featuring Will Kennedy, Lalo Davila, Colin McNutt, Michael Compitello, Jianpeng Feng, Quey Percussion Duo, 91Ô´´ Graduate Percussion Group, and the 91Ô´´ Faculty Jazz Ensemble (w/ 91Ô´´IPS artists).
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaways
Sunday, March 1st • 5 p.m. (Gore Hall)
Shane Shanahan in Concert
Sunday, March 1st • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) with the 91Ô´´ Percussion Ensemble
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Full Schedule
Subject to change​
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Saturday, February 28
| Time | Event |
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| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore Hall) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Jianpeng Feng Clinic and Q&A Hangout (AED Room 120) |
| 11a-12:15p | Shane Shanahan Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15p | Will Kennedy Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Mika Godbole Clinic and Q&A HangoutÌý (Gore Hall) |
| 6pÌý | Artist Collage Concert (Puglisi Hall) featuring Will Kennedy, Lalo Davila, Colin McNutt, Michael Compitello, Jianpeng Feng, Quey Percussion Duo, the 91Ô´´ Graduate Percussion Group, and the 91Ô´´ Faculty Jazz Ensemble (w/ 91Ô´´IPS artists) |
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Sunday, March 1
| Time | Event |
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| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore Hall) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Michael Compitello Clinic and Q&A Hangout (AED Room 120) |
| 11a-12:15p | Colin McNutt Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15pÌý | Charlie Rosmarin Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Lalo Davila Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 5p | 91Ô´´IPS High School Honors Percussion EnsembleÌýand Door Prize Giveaway (Gore Hall) |
| 6p | Shane Shanahan in ConcertÌýwith the 91Ô´´ Percussion Ensemble (Puglisi Hall) |
Program
Coming soon...
Directions
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All events will occur in:
- ​Puglisi Orchestra Hall (Puglisi) and Gore Recital Hall (Gore), located in the Roselle Center for the Arts (CFA)
- Amy E. Dupont Music Building (AED 120 - Percussion Room)
The best GPS address to get to this area of campus: 101 Carroll Ct, Newark, DE 19711
PARKING:ÌýTheÌýCFA parking garage​Ìýis nearby or street parking​ is available.
Please do not hesitate to ask for directions. 91Ô´´ Percussion Faculty and Students will be around and are glad to help guide you to your desired location!​​​​
SPONSORS
Special thanks to these sponsors for allowing us to offer this event free to all participants.
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Presenting SponsorÌýSteve Weiss Music
- 91Ô´´ School of Music
- 91Ô´´ Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events (CAPE)​
- Steve Weiss Music
- Pearl/Adams Instruments
- Acoustic Percussion
- Bachovich Music Publications
- Beetle Percussion
- Black Swamp Percussion
- Innovative Percussion
- Marimba One
- Percussive Arts Society
- Remo
- Sabian
- Tapspace
- Vic Firth
- Zildjian