91Ô´´'s 2025 Interactive Percussion Seminar
2025 Interactive Percussion Seminar
March 8-9, 2025
​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!​​​
2025 Gues​​t Artists
Pius Cheung, Concert Artist
Steve Fidyk, Drum Set Artist
Evan Chapman, Drummer/Producer
Mariana Ramirez,ÌýSIX the Musical and Excelsis Percussion Quartet
Edouard Beyens, Principal, Baltimore Symphony
Jean Carlo Ureña González, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music
Lamon Lawhorn, Virginia State University
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.
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 9th.
​Students must submit an application and video audition byÌýFebruaryÌý7th.ÌýAs 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.ÌýThe application form below provides​ full details and audition information.
Clinics with guest artists
Concerts
Artist Collage Concert
Saturday, March 8th • 8 p.m. (Puglisi Hall)ÌýfeaturingÌýEvan Chapman, Jean Carlo Ureña González, Mariana Ramirez, Quey Percussion Duo, 91Ô´´ Graduate Percussion Group, and Steve Fidyk with the 91Ô´´ Faculty Jazz Ensemble and 91Ô´´ Jazz Ensemble I
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaways
Sunday, March 9th • 5 p.m. (Gore Hall)
Pius Cheung in Concert
Sunday, March 9th • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall)Ìýwith the 91Ô´´ Percussion Ensemble
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Full Schedule
​SCHEDULEÌý(subject to change)
​​​​Saturday, March 8​
| Time | Event name |
|---|---|
| ​8:30²¹-11²¹â€‹â¶Ä‹ | High ​School Honors Percussion Rehearsa​l (Gore) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Gene Koshinski Clinic and Q&A Hangout (AED Room 120) |
| 11a-12:15p | Mariana Ramirez Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15p | Steve Fidyk Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Evan Chapman Clinic and Q&A HangoutÌý (Gore Hall) |
| 5p-6:15p | Jean Carlo Ureña González Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 8±è​â¶Ä‹ | Artist Collage Concert featuringÌýEvan Chapman, Jean Carlo Ureña González, Quey Percussion Duo, 91Ô´´ Graduate Percussion Group, and Steve Fidyk with the 91Ô´´ Faculty Jazz Ensemble and 91Ô´´ Jazz Ensemble I |
Sunday, March 9
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| ​Time | ​Event name |
|---|---|
| 8:30²¹-11²¹â€‹ | High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Jim Ancona Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi) |
| ​11²¹-12:15±è | Pius Cheung Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| ​12:30±è-2±è | LUNCH BREAK (on your own)​ |
| 2p-3:15p | Edouard Beyens Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Lamon LawhornÌýClinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 5p | ​91Ô´´IPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble ​and Door Prize Giveaway (Gore Hall) |
| 6p | Pius Cheung in ConcertÌýwith the 91Ô´´ Percussion Ensemble |
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
- Tapspace
- Vic Firth
- Zildjian
- Bachovich Music Publications
- Remo
- PAS
- Marimba One
- Black Swamp Percussion
- Sabian
- Yamaha
- Innovative Percussion
- Percussive Arts Society
- DW
- LP
- Mapex Drums