World Percussion Ensemble
Fuego Tropical & Kyai Madu Murni Gamelan
Consisting of 12-15 student performers, Fuego Tropical meets during the fall semester to explore the steel band music of Trinidad, the salsa music of Cuba, the gamelan music of Indonesia, the hand drumming traditions of West Africa and the Middle East, and the samba music of Brazil! Created under the auspices of a Minnesota State Center for Teaching and Learning "Learning that Lasts" grant (with generous support from the Bush Foundation), this ensemble frequently performs both on- and off-campus at private and public events. Fuego Tropical is one of the most in-demand student ensembles in the region and is especially well-known for their innovative elementary school educational program, "World Music Celebrations!,” which is performed each fall for over 3,000 first grade students through the FM Learning Bank educational program. Bookings for the ensemble can be arranged by contacting Dr. Kenyon Williams.
- Dragon Drumline
- Percussion Ensemble
- Percussion Studies
- Study Abroad in the Caribbean
- Upcoming Percussion Events