Texas Tech University Percussion Studio

05/14/2026

The Texas Tech University Percussion Studio is still hard at work as we prepare to host the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy on the Texas Tech University Campus from May 17-19, 2026. Therefore, we cordially invite you to attend the OPENING CONCERT of the conference on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Hemmle Recital Hall featuring our Steel Drum Band "Apocalypso Now" and Percussion Chamber Groups.
RECEPTION FOLLOWING THE CONCERT-WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

04/20/2026

IT'S TIME! We hope you'll join us tomorrow evening, Mon., 4-20-26, for our Percussion Ensembles, Samba Ensemble, and Steel Drum Bands "Rhythms in Bloom" Concert at 8:00 pm in Hemmle Recital Hall or via the TTU School of Music Live Stream!

04/16/2026

SPRING RHYTHMS ARE IN BLOOM WITH THE TEXAS TECH PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, SAMBA ENSEMBLE, STEEL DRUM BAND 1 "APOCALYPSO NOW" & STEEL DRUM BAND 2 "SOCA SUNSHINE." We cordially invite you either in person or virtually via live stream at www.ttu.edu/music to our Perc. Ensembles, Samba Ensemble, & Steel Drum Bands Concert on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 pm in the Texas Tech School of Music-HEMMLE RECITAL HALL. THIS IS GOING TO BE A CONCERT NOT TO MISS WITH PREMIERES of WORKS & ARRANGEMENTS by Dr. Benjamin Holmes, TTU Alum Jeff Smith, & Ryan Pound!

04/03/2026

03/13/2026

As we approach Spring Break 2026 in the Texas Tech University Percussion Studio, please check out the video link of our "new" height adjustment for an older marimba. We are so fortunate to have TTU Alum Bill Wilkinson still working on our equipment and making experiences for faculty and students alike positive. Happy Spring Break! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVv-z9ZjQMd/?igsh=aWs2Z2hrejJubnZ2

02/10/2026

The TTU Percussion Studio had a wonderful weekend (2-7 & 2-8-26) of percussion performances. Jacob Cauley returned as a 2025 Winner of the TTU Concerto Competition and played Sejourne's Concerto for Marimba & Strings masterfully! Bravo to Jacob and the TTU String Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Lanfranco Marcelletti! Then, on Sunday, the Holmes Duo featuring our own TTU Assistant Professor of Percussion Studies Dr. Benjamin Holmes and his brother TTU Percussion Alum Cody Holmes treated us to a fabulous concert of their compositions for keyboard percussion as they leave for a short tour this week.

01/29/2026

The Texas Tech University Steel Drum Band "Apocalypso Now" is traveling again! Steel Band Director Lisa Rogers is excited to announce that the band has been chosen to perform at the 2026 International Society for Music Education World Conference in Montreal, Canada, July 26-31, 2026.

12/15/2025

It's a wrap!! The fall 2025 semester in the Texas Tech Percussion Studio has ended. Congratulations to our recent fall 2025 graduates: Natalie Nance, Jacob Masters, and Noah Ivie! We are so proud of you. Also, the end of the semester included studio group projects adjudicated by our very own Director of the TTU School of Music Dr. Andrew Stetson and Executive Director of Fine Arts for the Lubbock Independent School District César De León. Our final studio class performance featured Percussion Ensemble 2 bringing the holiday spirit to all and our annual studio party this time was hosted at Alamo Drafthouse with a viewing of Elf! Happy Holidays to all from the Texas Tech Percussion Studio, Dr. Lisa Rogers, and Dr. Benjamin Holmes! 🎄☃️

11/10/2025

Tonight!!! 8:00 pm Central Time, Hemmle Recital Hall, Texas Tech Campus, Live Stream Also Available

11/06/2025

You are CORDIALLY INVITED to the Texas Tech University Percussion Ensemble 1 & Steel Drum Band “Apocalypso Now” Fall 2025 Concert entitled “Seasons of Change,” on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 8:00 pm in Hemmle Recital Hall on the Texas Tech Campus. Works performed include Matt Ehler’s arrangement of Snarky Puppy’s “Semente” and Ben Holmes’s work “Wooden Timepiece” as well as Calypso and Pop hits including C. J. Menge’s arrangement of “My Favorite Things.” The concert is open to the public with live streaming available. PLEASE JOIN US!