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Percussion Ensemble
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Rudiments at work.
![Degrees and Programs - Ensembles - Percussion](/sites/default/files/styles/circular/public/hero_images/Degrees%20and%20Programs%20-%20Ensembles%20-%20Percussion.jpg.webp?itok=mZw73uNL)
Performing works of composers from Edgard Varèse to Steve Reich, percussion ensembles have long been a staple of the chamber music world. This unique ensemble experience offers you performance opportunities that enhance your understanding of musical cohesion as a percussionist. Percussion Ensemble members study performance techniques and works for percussion, and present two performances each year, sometimes with performers from other music disciplines.
Under the leadership of our esteemed faculty, you’ll learn how to learn by analyzing the music with specificity, homing in on performance practice, style, and technique. And you’ll translate what you discover in the Percussion Ensemble to the Conservatory Orchestra and other chamber groups.
Faculty
![Haruka Fujii headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/original_mobile/public/2023-03/haruka-fujii-headshot.jpg.webp?itok=tJn2fDOD)
![Jacob Nissly lecturing](/sites/default/files/styles/original_mobile/public/2023-03/jacob-nissly-headshot-1.jpg.webp?itok=3dWIDWW8)
Faculty
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Haruka Fujii
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Jacob Nissly
![Haruka Fujii headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/original_mobile/public/2023-03/haruka-fujii-headshot.jpg.webp?itok=tJn2fDOD)
![Jacob Nissly lecturing](/sites/default/files/styles/original_mobile/public/2023-03/jacob-nissly-headshot-1.jpg.webp?itok=3dWIDWW8)
Ensembles at SFCM
![Nicole Paiement conducts New Music ensemble](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-new-music-ensemble-nicole-paiment.jpg)
![Baroque ensemble and historical instruments performing](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-baroque-ensemble-historical-performance.jpg)
![orchetsra with a chorus](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-orchestra-with-chorus.jpg)
![Guitar ensemble being conducted](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-guitar-ensemble.jpg)
![SFCM orchestra rehearsal](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-orchestra-rehearsal.jpg)
![String & Piano Chamber Chamber Music Tuesdays](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-string-piano-chamber-chamber-music-tuesdays-cmt.jpg)
![four clarinetists perform a piece](/sites/default/files/2023-05/16-9-clarinet-ensemble.jpg)
![orchetsra with a chorus](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-orchestra-with-chorus.jpg)
Ready to play at SFCM?
Enjoy playing in all your favorite ensembles next year
![Percussion side-by-side](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-percussion-side-by-side_0.jpg)
Curriculum and Information
Learn about faculty, degree options, and opportunities for SFCM's Percussion students
Upcoming Percussion Ensemble Events
View Performance Calendar![marimba](/sites/default/files/styles/related/public/hero_images/Percussion_Hero.jpg.webp?itok=-TPAebbK)