Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

The overall goal of the Peabody Percussion Department is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling musical experience while simultaneously preparing each student to be a serious competitor in the multi-faceted music industry.

The Percussion Department operates in an atmosphere of cooperation and responsibility. Its members cultivate a spirit of mutual respect which enables the department to perform in an organized, prepared and professional manner. Ultimately, the goal is to serve music at the highest standard.

Private Lessons

Percussionists at Peabody have access to an wide array of artist-faculty members. Associate Professor Ian Rosenbaum coordinates the percussion department, but each student studies with all of the faculty each semester – the members of Sandbox Percussion (Jonny, Allen, Victor Caccese, Ian Rosenbaum, Terry Sweeney), Jeff Stern, and Ji Su Jung. This variety allows our students to study every facet of percussion playing, and gives each student the opportunity to get consistent feedback from multiple sources. The weekly private lesson is the cornerstone of the student’s educational experience at Peabody. Each week of the semester, one or more of our faculty is on campus for lessons, masterclasses, and chamber music coachings. Faculty members offer diverse and up-to-date viewpoints on performance, interpretation and technique in a unique interactive program of study. Students are given the opportunity to customize their curriculum to include at least one year of study with a faculty artist other than their major teacher. This program is designed to encourage a learning process in which diversity stimulates and sustains creativity and thoughtfulness in the performing arts. At Peabody, students also have the opportunity to combine performance study with degree programs in Recording Arts, Music Education or Computer Music, and to take selected courses at other divisions of the Johns Hopkins University.

Performance Opportunities

• Peabody Percussion Group
• Side-by-side performances with Sandbox Percussion
• Chamber and solo recitals
• Master classes with internationally renowned solo artists