Registration for the next Winter Percussion Ensemble will open in the fall!

Winter Percussion Ensemble is just around the corner!

The Honors Winter Percussion Ensemble at Vanguard Arts is a performance oriented class for students ages 10 through 14. Students will gain experience performing on a wide variety of percussion instruments from the concert tradition, as well as around the world. Our coaches are Vanguard Director Ben Tufts, and GMU percussion student Claudia Gusman. Tufts has led similar programs in the region over the past 20 years, and Gusman brings her extensive performance experience with Mason's ensembles.

Next session: February 2026

Saturdays 9:30am-12pm

Cost: $300

Age: 10-14

All students will need a referral from their current school band director or private instructor.

The Winter Percussion Ensemble performs at their final concert.
The Winter Percussion Ensemble after performing at their first concert.

Registration for the next session will open in the fall.