The 2013 Interlochen Percussion Institute was a great success!    Faculty members John Alfieri and director Keith Aleo, pictured above with the students – also, guest Artists Rob Knopper, Jauvon Gilliam and Ed Soph.   In addition, there were two guest Artists earlier in the week – Julie Hill and Casey Cangelosi.   Christine Augspurger, a current graduate student at the Boston Conservatory, served as the Percussion Assistant.   The Interlochen Percussion Institute is a diverse educational learning experience for HS age students.   In addition to clinics and masterclasses, each student plays in the percussion ensemble.   The ensemble plays a full concert at the end of the week.   Keep a look out for next year’s Interlochen Percussion Institute!

Clockwise from top Left:  Ed Soph in action with the Percussion Ensemble, John Alfieri, Christine Augspurger and Keith Aleo after the final concert, Casey Cangelosi in clinic, Rob Knopper in the orchestra rep session.  Very bottom:   Julie Hill leading the 325 person drum circle (!!!) and Jauvon Gilliam in clinic.