CU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band Tickets

The CU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band is a dynamic performer-led program within the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music. Known for blending classical percussion literature with contemporary works and world music, the ensemble champions living composers and new commissions. A key feature of the program is the Brazilian Bateria Ensemble, showcasing rhythmic vitality and multicultural collaboration. Expect rigorous preparation, innovative programming, and performances that highlight the ensemble’s commitment to commissioning premieres and expanding the percussion repertoire.

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Biography and repertoire continue to grow with projects like Ionisation, a signature initiative that explores iconic percussion works through contemporary lenses. The ensemble has collaborated with guest artists such as Matt Howard of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Jorge Alabê, enriching performances with diverse artistic perspectives. Beginning Fall 2025, the ensemble will undertake a multiyear recording project, welcoming guest artists and collaborators to capture the ensemble’s evolving sound. If you’re in Colorado’s Front Range, catch them during the 2025 season, including the November 10, 2025 performance at Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, Boulder, with livestream options via CU Presents. Previous CU Presents engagements (including November 11, 2024) paired the Percussion Ensemble with the Brazilian Bateria Ensemble and the Latin Percussion Ensemble, underscoring the program’s collaborative spirit.

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