Name: Percussion Ensemble and UW Steel Band: "2023 Percussion Bash"
Start: 2023-03-25T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-03-25T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Percussion Ensemble and UW Steel Band: "2023 Percussion Bash"

Partners

ARTSUW

Venue

Meany Hall (Studio Theatre)
4040 George Washington Lane Northeast, Northeast Seattle, Seattle

The UW Percussion Ensemble (Bonnie Whiting, director) presents a year-end performance shared with the UW Steel Drum Band (Shannon Dudley, director).

Biographies

The University of Washington Percussion Ensemble is comprised of graduate and undergraduate percussionists, and it is open to music majors, music minors, and other members of the UW community. This group performs a wide range of music, encompassing world premieres, group improvisation, and historic works for percussion ensemble. The UWPE has performed at the Northwest Percussion Festival, and at outreach events in the Seattle area, such as an interactive performance for Tent City 3 residents, on the Wayward Series, and at the 2017 NUMUS Northwest Festival.

UW Steelband

The UW steelband was founded by Ray Holman, who served as Visiting Artist at the UW School of Music from 1998 to 2000. It is directed by Ethnomusicology professor Shannon Dudley, who has played with numerous steelbands in Trinidad and performs in Seattle with Dingolay. The UW steelband’s repertoire emphasizes Caribbean dance styles, including calypso, soca and salsa

Age Recommendation

Ages 13+

Box Office Info

ARTSUW Box Office

As of August 2021, please read the UW School of Drama COVID Prevention Plan before visiting!

Tickets are available at the performance venue box office one hour prior to curtain. Cash only at box office. No over-the-phone sales.

Advance $5 tickets available for purchase online with the code TEENTIX+UW. This code must be entered *before* selecting dates. Members will be asked to present their passes at Will Call when they pick up tickets.

2 for $10 Sundays: A TeenTix member may purchase a $5 ticket for themselves and for another person of any age ($10 total) for Sunday shows at this venue. If there are multiple performances on a Sunday, it is at the venue's discretion to decide which performance is eligible for this deal. Always call ahead to plan for companion tickets.

MASKING & PROOF OF VACCINATION (OR NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST) REQUIRED

Masks and proof of vaccination are required for all ages for all ArtsUW Ticket Office events, including Meany Center, DXARTS, Dance Department, School of Drama, and School of Music. The COVID Vaccine check station is outside. Please be prepared with appropriate attire. Individuals unable to be fully vaccinated, including children under 12 and people with a medical or religious exemption, must have proof of a negative COVID PCR test (taken within 72 hours of the performance). UW staff will check for proof of vaccination and negative COVID PCR tests at the doors as a condition of entry. Additionally, masking is required inside the venue. Eating or drinking will not be permitted inside our venues.

The UW requires all visitors to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and requires that event attendees must stay home if symptomatic or if instructed to isolate or quarantine by a public health professional, regardless of vaccination status.

Individuals who do not comply with venue policies will not be admitted.