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Percussion Ensemble to perform classic, Latin American-themed works at concert

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

Electro-acoustic musician Jeremy Muller will perform with the Percussion Ensemble April 7 at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The Percussion Ensemble is made up of student performers who showcase compositions and musical genres from around the world,...

Percussionists highlight berimbau at fall concert

By Deanna Frances | November 9, 2014

The Percussion Ensemble will premiere pieces written by professors and students 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The fall concert, directed by professors Greg Beyer and Michael Mixtacki, will feature works by Beyer...

B. Michael Williams, seen here in this undated press photo, will be the special guest of the NIU Percussion Ensamble at 8 p.m. tonight in the Music Building's Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.

Percussion Ensemble explores world music theme

By Jessica Cabe | April 1, 2012

Percussionists are often in the background, felt more than heard. The Percussion Ensemble changes that. By placing only percussion instruments on the stage, the ensemble pushes the boundaries of the audiences’ preconceived notions of what these instruments...