Welcome from Dr. Kurt Gartner

Thanks for visiting the KSU Percussion Studio website. Here, you'll find information for current and prospective students, concert/special event schedules, useful links for percussionists, alumni updates, and more.

Check out Gartner's "Sabbatiblog" musings from the road (spring 2008).

Gartner's Bio

WIRED. . . KSU Percussion Ensemble Concert
The KSU Percussion Ensemble will present its fall concert on Wednesday, November 5. This semester's performance will feature multimedia works including digital audio and video components. Joining the ensemble will be Kansas City artist Brandon Draper, who will combine looping techniques with percussion performance. Also, Sabrina Peña Young, composer of the newly-commissioned "World Order #5" will be in attendance. The concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in McCain Auditorium, is free and open to the public. See the concert flier.

KSU Student Chapter of Percussive Arts Society

The KSU Student Chapter of PAS coordinates and produces events such as visiting artist clinics and concerts for the percussion studio and broader KSU community.

KSUPAS Officers for 2008-2009
President: Kelsie Yarbrough
Vice President: Josh Heath
Secretary/Treasurer: Jaimie Shores

Calling All Alumni!!

KSU Percussion alumni interested in participating in an alumni ensemble (and/or with alumni news) should contact Kurt Gartner to confirm their availability. Possible concert dates are:

Percussion Ensemble (11/5/08 or 4/15/09)
Sticks and Strings (11/18/08 or 4/7/09)

Meet Emory Dease - 2008-2009 Percussion Graduate Assistant

Originally from Overland Park, Kansas, Emory Dease received his undergraduate degree from Central College in Pella, Iowa, studying percussion under Stan Dahl. While earning his B.A. in Music Education, Emory performed in numerous ensembles at the college including the nationally recognized "Flying Pans" steel band. Emory was also the winner of the 2007 Central College Concerto and Aria competition, performing on solo vibraphone. Emory has spent three years as Director of Percussion at Newton High School in Newton, IA, where he concurrently fulfilled his student teaching duties. Emory's percussion arrangements have been heard across the Midwest, as performed by the award-winning "Newton Cardinal Regiment."