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UDIPS is an immersive weekend of percussion focused on presenter/participant interaction through hands-on sessions, engaging performances and Q&A hangouts specifically built into the schedule. UDIPS is
FREE to participants of any age or experience level!
Registration
Registration is free, but all participants must register before the event. Please contact
Gene Koshinski,
genek@udel.edu, with questions regarding UDIPS.
Free Registration
UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble
The UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble is a select group of the area's finest high school percussionists. Rehearsals, led by UD percussion faculty, will take place during the festival weekend, culminating in a performance on March 10th.
Students must submit an application and video audition by February 9th.
As an ensemble member, all selected participants will automatically receive the highest consideration for a generous scholarship to the UD School of Music if they so choose to audition at any point in the future. The application form below provides full details and audition information.
High School Honors Registration Link
2024 Guest Artists
- Ari Hoenig, Drum Set Artist
- Valerie Naranjo, Gyil (African marimba) soloist, SNL Percussionist
- Escape Ten, Percussion Duo
- Chris Deviney, Philadelphia Orchestra
- The Hartt Alumni Percussion Group, Directed by Benjamin Toth
- The United States Old Guard
- Josanne Francis, Steel Drum Artist
- Quey Percussion Duo, Chamber Ensemble and Artistic Directors