A New York quartet of players who make unusual sounds with unconventional instruments.
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Awards & Appearances

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Recognition from the institutions, stages, and voices that shape contemporary music.

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GRAMMY® Win

Feb 1, 2026 Los Angeles
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TED Talk
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Apr 13–17, 2026

TED Talk

Sandbox Percussion gave its first TED Talk, bringing its innovative approach to percussion, collaboration, and contemporary performance to a global audience.

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Tiny Desk Concert
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Mar 28, 2025

Tiny Desk Concert

Sandbox Percussion made its NPR Tiny Desk debut with music by Andy Akiho and Viet Cuong, showcasing the ensemble’s inventive and collaborative approach to percussion performance.

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Avery Fisher Career Grant
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Mar 20, 2024

Avery Fisher Career Grant

The GRAMMY®-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion, a quartet of established leaders in contemporary art music and percussion, received a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant on March 20, 2024.

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