The Percussion Ensemble is directed by Michael Lipsey. The group's repertoire has included premiere performances of new works as well as standard repertory. For more information, see the percussion page.

Fall 2009
Percussion Concerts and Events

Masterclass Friday September 4, 12 pm, Percussion Room

September 23, 12:15 pm: Queens College Orchestra, Maurice Peress, Director
Copland, Music for the Theater (20:00)
Mozart, Symphony #29 (24:00)
Mussorgsky/Ravel, Pictures at an Exhibition (29:00)-T 5

October 21, 12:15 pm: Queens College Orchestra, Maurice Peress, Director
Rimsky Korsakov, Capriccio Espagnol (15:00) T 5
Paganini, Violin Concerto (20:00) - T
Blanca Cecilia Gonzalas, violinist
Brahms, Symphony #3 (36:00)- T

Wednesday, October 28, 12:15 pm: Queens College Wind Ensemble, Justin Comito, Director

November 17, 8 pm: Talujon at Miller Theater -- Shapey

November 18, 12:15 pm: Queens College Orchestra, Maurice Peress, Director
Schoenberg, A Survivor from Warsaw
Bloch, Schelomo
Bernstein, Symphony #1 "Jeremiah"

November 21, afternoon: Day of Percussion at Purchase College

Sunday, November 22, night: run-throughs for LICA

November 24, 8 pm: LICA concert. Dress at 6 pm.

December 6, night: run-throughs for Percussion concert

December 9, 8 pm: Percussion Ensemble concert. Dress at 6 pm.

December 9, 12:15 pm: QC Orchestra, Rafael Palace Luz, Conductor (MA Recital)
New work TBA
Mozart, Exultate Jubilate K. 158A
Stravinsky, Petrouchka

December 19, Saturday, 7 pm: QC Choral Society
Orff, Carmina Burana

Contact Information:
Michael Lipsey
Assistant Professor
(718) 997-3807