F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music ProgramsPercussion
Percussion studies at ODU center on mastering the techniques of concert percussion including rudimental drumming, timpani, and keyboard skills. Beyond these basic skills lie almost endless opportunities to study everything from tabla to African and Japanese drumming, hand drumming, drumset, the list goes on.
The ODU Percussion Studio has an extensive collection of instruments. All percussion students perform in the ODU Percussion Ensemble, which is renown in Virginia for its adventerous programming and precision. The Monarch Marching Band Drumline is also growing rapidly in its reputation as one of the finest in the region. These and many other ensemble opportunities are available alongside solo and chamber performance in one of the most comprehensive, collegiate percussion programs anywhere.
David Walker, Instructor of Percussion and Monarch Drumline
