Day of Percussion at AU
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Augustana Day of Percussion on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, hosted on our campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This full-day educational festival welcomes high school percussionists of all experience levels (grades 9–12) for an immersive day of clinic sessions, masterclasses, mass ensemble rehearsals, and live performances.
Featured Guest Artist: Dr. Paul Millette
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Millette, Assistant Professor of Practice in Percussion at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Millette is an acclaimed orchestral musician, chamber artist, and clinician who will lead masterclasses, adjudicate our solo and ensemble showcase, and perform alongside participating students in our evening finale concert.
Event Highlights & Opportunities
All-State Etude Masterclasses: Focused clinic sessions designed to prepare students for upcoming audition material.
Mass Percussion Ensemble: All registered attendees will rehearse and perform together in two combined pieces and will be featured during the evening concert. Music will be distributed following registration.
Solo & Ensemble Showcase Contest: An opportunity for select students or ensembles to perform and receive live, constructive feedback from Dr. Millette.
Note: Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis with director recommendation. Early submission is strongly encouraged before November 16, 2026.
Opening & Evening Concerts: Featuring performances by the Augustana Drumline, Percussion Ensemble, faculty, and our guest artist.
Registration & Fees
Fee: $30 per student (includes admission to all clinics, masterclasses, mass ensemble sheet music, lunch at the dining hall, and refreshments throughout the day).
Payment Methods: Cash, card, or check (payable to Augustana School of Music).
Students may pay individually at the registration table upon check in OR the director may check their entire group in by providing the entire registration payment and full list of their participating students upon check in.
This full-day educational festival welcomes high school percussionists of all experience levels (grades 9–12) for an immersive day of clinic sessions, masterclasses, mass ensemble rehearsals, and live performances.
Featured Guest Artist: Dr. Paul Millette
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Millette, Assistant Professor of Practice in Percussion at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Millette is an acclaimed orchestral musician, chamber artist, and clinician who will lead masterclasses, adjudicate our solo and ensemble showcase, and perform alongside participating students in our evening finale concert.
Event Highlights & Opportunities
All-State Etude Masterclasses: Focused clinic sessions designed to prepare students for upcoming audition material.
Mass Percussion Ensemble: All registered attendees will rehearse and perform together in two combined pieces and will be featured during the evening concert. Music will be distributed following registration.
Solo & Ensemble Showcase Contest: An opportunity for select students or ensembles to perform and receive live, constructive feedback from Dr. Millette.
Note: Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis with director recommendation. Early submission is strongly encouraged before November 16, 2026.
Opening & Evening Concerts: Featuring performances by the Augustana Drumline, Percussion Ensemble, faculty, and our guest artist.
Registration & Fees
Fee: $30 per student (includes admission to all clinics, masterclasses, mass ensemble sheet music, lunch at the dining hall, and refreshments throughout the day).
Payment Methods: Cash, card, or check (payable to Augustana School of Music).
Students may pay individually at the registration table upon check in OR the director may check their entire group in by providing the entire registration payment and full list of their participating students upon check in.
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Where is it happening?
2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States, South Dakota 57197
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Host or PublisherAugustana University SD School of Music
