Time: 9:30 a.m.-4:30

Tickets: $10

Here’s your chance to release your inner drummer! Everyone is invited to attend the Third Annual Day of Percussion on April 10 in the University Recital Hall hosted by the U of L Conservatory of Music. The day begins at 9:30 am with $10 registration at the door and the fun takes off from there.

“The day features clinics and performances from world drum educators and performers,” says Adam Mason, Percussion Ensemble director. “Everybody in the community is welcome to attend.”

Door prizes, giveaways and a showroom of percussion equipment greet attendees. The day is filled with workshops and some hands-on opportunities as well.

“Mike Michalkow, one of our special guests, is conducting a drum set clinic,” Mason says. “Michalkow comes to us from Vancouver courtesy of Yamaha. It’s a great opportunity for students to meet and work with exceptional musician.”

Calgary native, Malcolm Lim is going to lead a hands-on Brazilian Samba band workshop. “It’s a chance for everyone to play,” adds Mason. Another highlight is the Marching Percussion Clinic, led by Lael Johnston. “Participants are going to experience one of the best drum lines of our region,” Mason says. “They’ll have to opportunity to hear Chestermere High School Drum Line, an exceptional band from Calgary.”

“It’s a day packed with performances and is a great educational experience,” remarks Mason. “The finale is the evening’s Global Drums Concert – we invite everyone can attend.”

Tickets for the Global Drums concert are separate from Day of Percussion registration and are $15 Regular and $10 for students and seniors. Concert tickets can be purchased by phone (403-329-2616) or at the University Box Office Monday through Friday from 12:30-3:30 pm.