Percussion
Ready to make some noise? Turn your passion for percussion into powerful performances and a bright future.
Percussion is the heartbeat of music, and at TCU, your passion takes center stage. With a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio in the School of Music, you’ll get personalized guidance from faculty through private lessons and have ample opportunities to perform in a variety of ensembles.
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Sample Courses
- Marching Band
- Studio Performance
- History of Western Music
- Musical Structure and Style
Special Admission Requirements
For undergraduates and graduates wanting to attend the TCU School of Music, there is an admissions process. Learn more about the audition requirements.
Our Faculty
Our award-winning faculty are experienced musicians who are dedicated to your success both on and off the stage.
What Sets Us Apart
The highly selective Percussion Studio offers a distinctive combination of private instruction and a variety of performing ensembles, including the internationally recognized Percussion Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble. The Percussion Studio has been invited to perform at the world’s largest percussion conference, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), six times since 2005.
Career Prospects
Percussionists leave TCU with a broad knowledge of music, and many graduates choose to teach. These graduates distinguish themselves as some of the finest educators in their fields, teaching percussion at the high school, middle school or elementary levels.
Additionally, TCU percussion alumni often continue their studies in graduate programs and some have gone on to teach percussion at the collegiate level. Many graduates perform music full-time, while others perform on a part-time basis. Some have also made their mark as published composers.