Percussion
Ready to make some noise? Turn your passion for percussion into powerful performances and a bright future.
Percussion is the heartbeat of music, and at TCU, your passion takes center stage. With a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio in the School of Music, you’ll get personalized guidance from faculty through private lessons and have ample opportunities to perform in a variety of ensembles.
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Contact
music@tcu.edu
817-257-7232
Dr. Brian A. West
Coordinator of Percussion and Division Chair
Professor of Music
b.west@tcu.edu
817-257-5759
Programs Offered
Sample Courses
- Marching Band
- Studio Performance
- History of Western Music
- Musical Structure and Style
View Courses & Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum
Your success is at our Core. TCU’s Core Curriculum prepares you to live and work in today’s ever-evolving diverse and global society. It encourages you to be intellectually curious and ask big questions about the world and your place in it.
Special Admission Requirements
For undergraduates and graduates wanting to attend the TCU School of Music, there is an admissions process. Learn more about the audition requirements.
Our Faculty
Our award-winning faculty are experienced musicians who are dedicated to your success both on and off the stage.
What Sets Us Apart
The highly selective Percussion Studio offers a distinctive combination of private instruction and a variety of performing ensembles, including the internationally recognized Percussion Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble. The Percussion Studio has been invited to perform at the world’s largest percussion conference, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), six times since 2005.
Career Prospects
Percussionists leave TCU with a broad knowledge of music, and many graduates choose to teach. These graduates distinguish themselves as some of the finest educators in their fields, teaching percussion at the high school, middle school or elementary levels.
Additionally, TCU percussion alumni often continue their studies in graduate programs and some have gone on to teach percussion at the collegiate level. Many graduates perform music full-time, while others perform on a part-time basis. Some have also made their mark as published composers.
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- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory & Composition
- Musicology
- Organ & Church Music
- Piano
- Piano Pedagogy
- Strings
- Voice
- Woodwinds
John V. Roach Honors College
Exceed your own expectations. Incoming and current undergraduate students of every major may apply. Unique classes are offered which connects students with a varied curriculum that is stimulating, supportive and cross-disciplinary.