So Percussion Summer Institute (SoSI)

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SoSI 2013:

July 21st - August 4, 2013

Princeton University

The Music of Steve Reich 

The So Percussion Summer Institute (SoSI) is an intensive two-week chamber music seminar for college-age percussionists and composers. The four members of So Percussion serve as faculty in rehearsal, performance, and discussion of contemporary music.

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** Due to the delay in posting the online application, we have pushed the application deadline back to February 5th, 2013 at 11:59pm. **

The online application for SoSI 2013 is due by February 5th.  Here is an information sheet.  All students must be 18 years old or older by July 21st, 2013 in order to attend SoSI.  Please contact Yumi Tamashiro or Eric Beach for help with the application or questions about the Summer Institute.

NEW! Composition at SoSI:

For the first time, we will be accepting applications from composers!  In this first year we will only be accepting Undergraduate composition students (Percussionists with advanced degrees are still eligible!).  The composition program will be directed by the members of So Percussion with help from Princeton's own Andrea Mazzariello.  It will include a curriculum of writing for percussion, readings of composers' pieces, and interactions with the faculty and graduate students of the Princeton Department of Music as well as the many guests who join us at SoSI.  Check back for more information about the program.

Highlights for SoSI 2013:

  • Special Guest Steve Reich works with SoSI participants on his music. 
  • Marimbist and Percussionist Ji Hye Jung will visit for coachings, lessons, and discussion of marimba.
  • Premieres of new pieces from Princeton composers.
  • Performances around Princeton.  
  • Masterclasses, lessons, and coachings with a large number of renowned composers and performers.  Check back for updates about this year's guests.

Guests from Past Years

The past years of the Summer Institute have included masterclasses, talks, and performances with a great number of amazing artsists including Paul Lansky, Steve Mackey, Dan Trueman, Steve Reich, Steve Schick, Dan Deacon, Martin Schmidt (of Matmos), Joe Gramley, Barbara White, Lukas Ligeti, Grey McMurray, Cenk Ergun, NEXUS, Tristan Perich, Suzi Farrin, Mark Dancigers, Dennis Desantis, Doug Perkins and Stuart Saunders Smith.

The Institute's Mission

The emergence of the percussion group as a standard ensemble has been one of the most exciting developments in contemporary western music. So Percussion was formed to expand this important voice in the 21st century, taking a cue from groups in North America and Europe, as well as the pioneering composers who inspired them.

Since its inception in 1999, education has become an increasingly important part of So’s mission. Its members share a firm belief that inherent in an artist's career is a responsibility to pass on practical advice and mentorship to young artists. The So Percussion Summer Institute seeks to fulfill this promise by providing a unique educational opportunity to percussionists at one of the most critical stages of their development. The program offers a hands-on experience that brings the practical and theoretical together:

  • Commissioning/Creating new music
  • Fruitful collaboration with and among artists
  • The rehearsal and development process
  • Performance