The Elements of Percussion

The Elements of Percussion – March 3, 4:00 Capitol Theatre

A performance on wood, steel, glass, and clay. Featuring RELA Percussion ensemble and percussionist/ composer, Dr. Nicholas Papador. Global influences, experimental sounds, and solid groove. Including ceramic instruments made by local artisans and an invitation for audience participation in a group jam.

Meet the Performers:

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Dr. Nicholas Papador

Patrick Fitzgibbon

Drew Parent

Thom Monks

Mike List

The Elements of Percussion – Program

Rela Percussion :

Mike List, Thom Monks, Drew Parent, Patrick Fitzgibbon

And
Nicholas Papador

“Piru Bole”…………………………………………………………John Bergamo
“Fire”………………………………………………………………………Mike List
“Jug and Bowl”…………………………………………………………..Mike List
“Tico Tico no Fubå”…………………………………………Zequinha de Abreu
“Crystal Silence”……………………………………………………..Chick Corea
“Postludes”………………………………………………………………Elliot Cole
“Blachisseuse”……………………………………………….. Patrick Fitzgibbon
“Putty Boy Strut”…………………………………………………….Flying Lotus
“Djed”…………………………………………………………..Nicholas Papador

Percussion Equipment:

 Riq
 Marimba
 Vibraphone
 Crotales
 Glockenspiel
 Kick Drum
 Floor Toms
 2 Woodblocks
 3 Suspended Cymbals
 2 Triangles
 4 Tuned Gongs
 Chimes
 Kick Drum Legs
 Alto and Tenor Glass Marimbas
 Various Glass Udu
 Glass Bowls
 4 Glass Udu
 4 Glass Bowls
 4 Bass Bows
 Tabla
 Doumbek
 Steel Drum
 Shaker
 Cajon
 Drumset for Puddy