Cal Poly Percussion Ensemble to Perform

The Cal Poly Percussion Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in the Performing Arts Center Pavilion.

The ensemble is directed by Music Department faculty member John Astaire. The program will include works by Alan Hovhaness, Christopher Rouse, King Crimson, Aurel Hollo, Mutsuhito Ogino, James Holt, and Music Department alum Kevin Capacia. 

"This recital features a wide array of exotic percussion instruments and promises to deliver an evening of impassioned and exhilarating performances,” Astaire said. “The music we're performing this year has elements of fiery rhythmic passion, and gentle harmonic meditation.”

The free recital is sponsored by Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts and Music Department. For more information, call the Music Department at 805-756-2406.