The percussion ensembles of Central College will combine for a one-night-only Percussion Extravaganza April 26. The concert will feature the Central College Percussion Ensemble and the Flying Pans Steel Band, both under the direction of Stan Dahl.
“This will be the first concert this semester with the Percussion Ensemble and the only one of the year that features both groups,” said Dahl.
The Percussion Ensemble will take the stage first, playing selections from renowned percussion composers Eugene Novotney, Lalo Davila and Greg Steinke. Next, the Flying Pans will present two compositions by director Stan Dahl, and the concert will close with a combined number. The percussion program involves almost 40 students on campus, and the Flying Pans is the largest collegiate steel drum ensemble in the Midwest.
The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium, and the event is free and open to the public.
