Tucson Youth Percussion Ensemble
Led by TSO Principal Percussionist Dr. Trevor Barroero, Tucson Youth Percussion Ensemble (TYPE) is a high-level, supplemental ensemble for middle and high school percussionists. Students will receive weekly coaching from TSO musicians, develop professional chamber music skills, and perform diverse repertoire ranging from traditional percussion ensemble pieces to new works composed specifically for TYPE.
TYPE is designed to strengthen the skills students bring back to their school band, orchestra, and marching programs. Performance opportunities will include standalone concerts, pop-up performances before TSO events, and side-by-side appearances with the professional TSO Percussion Quartet. Students will also have leadership and community-service opportunities through TSO-supported bucket drumming and group drumming ensemble events.
TYPE runs from early September through mid-May on Saturdays from 3:00–4:30 PM at the Tucson Symphony Center. We understand that students may have school music commitments, including marching band events, and TYPE is intended to complement, not replace, those programs.
To learn more, please email the TSO education team.
Apply Now!Eligibility
Intermediate to advanced middle and high school percussionists.
Deadline
August 15
Tuition
- $600
Tuition assistance and student leadership opportunities are available.
Application Process
Apply Now!First, complete the application form. The form will ask for basic student and contact information, as well as musical background and experience. Upon submission of the application form, you will receive a copy of your responses by email. This is confirmation that your application was received.
After completing the application, each new student will need to submit two letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with their musical abilities. For example, a school music director, private teacher, choir leader, etc. Please send these in by email. If this step of the process presents a significant barrier to application, please email the TSO education team to discuss potential accommodations.
Application Deadline: August 15. All materials must be received by this date, including letters of recommendation. Once all materials are received, students will be notified of acceptance into the program. If classes have reached capacity, students will be notified that they are on the waiting list, and will be contacted if a spot opens up.
Classes begin in early September, and students have until October 1 to drop the class. The full schedule for each class, with deadlines, will be posted and sent to all participants in July.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition payment can be sent as soon as your application is complete, and must be paid in full by October in order to continue class. Tuition covers classes September through May.
Tuition:
- $600
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance and student leadership opportunities are available. Please indicate on your application that you are interested in applying for tuition assistance, and you will contacted for additional information.
Class Location
Classes will take place in person at the Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 North 6th Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705.
Please email the TSO education team if you have any further questions about the application process.
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