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The Wanda L. Bass School of Music hosts the Â鶹´«Ã½ Percussion Festival on Friday and Saturday. 

The festival features 20 performing ensembles from across the state of Â鶹´«Ã½ with approximately 250 students and directors in attendance; three guest artists -- Dr. Dave Hall from Texas, Dr. Julie Hill from Tennessee and Joe Doubleday from New York City; an Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni percussion ensemble with alumni dating back to the 1980s; a mass marimba orchestra comprised of performers from all over Â鶹´«Ã½; and a showcase concert by the Â鶹´«Ã½ City University Percussion Ensemble. 

All events are held in the Bass Music Center and are free to the public! 

For more information contact Dr. Tommy Dobbs ([email protected]) or Dr. Jamie Wind Whitmarsh ([email protected]).

Saturday's schedule:

CLINIC 1 - Small Rehearsal Hall
8:30-9:15 a.m. - Career Panel - Joe Doubleday, Julie Hill, Dave Hall
CONCERT 6 - Petree Recital Hall
9:30 -10:15 - Â鶹´«Ã½ City University Alumni Ensemble
CLINIC 2 - Medium Rehearsal Hall
10:20-11:10 - Julie Hill
CONCERT 7 - Large Rehearsal Hall
11:15 -Noon - University of Â鶹´«Ã½
LUNCH BREAK
Noon -1:30 p.m. - Lunch
CLINIC 3 - Small Rehearsal Hall
1:30-2 - Joe Doubleday
CONCERT 8 - Large Rehearsal Hall
2:05-2:30 - Choctaw HS
2:35-3 - SWOSU
CLINIC 4 - Petree Recital Hall
3:10-4:10 - Dave Hall
CONCERT 9 - Atrium
4:15-4:45 - OKPAS Mass Marimba Orchestra