UD's 2026 Interactive Percussion Seminar
Interactive Percussion Seminar
February 28-March 1, 2026
UDIPS is an immersive weekend of percussion focused on presenter/participant interaction through hands-on sessions, engaging performances and Q&A hangouts specifically built into the schedule. UDIPS is FREE to participants of any age or experience level!
2026 Guest Artists
Shane Shanahan, Frame Drums and World Percussion
Will Kennedy, Drum Set Artist
Colin McNutt, Marching/Boston Crusaders
Lalo Davila, Latin Percussion/Middle Tennessee State University
Charlie Rosmarin, Philadelphia Orchestra
Mika Godbole, Chamber/Orchestral/William Patterson University
Michael Compitello, Chamber/Solo/Arizona State University
Jianpeng Feng, University of Delaware
Jim Ancona, University of Delaware/Boston Crusaders
Quey Percussion Duo, Chamber Ensemble and Artistic Directors
Registration
Registration is free, but all participants must register prior to the event. Please contact Gene Koshinski, genek@udel.edu, with questions regarding UDIPS.
UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble
The UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble is a select group of the area's finest high school percussionists. Rehearsals, led by UD percussion faculty, will take place during the festival weekend, culminating in a performance on March 1st.
Students must submit an application and video audition by February 7th. As an ensemble member, all selected participants will automatically receive the highest consideration for a generous scholarship to the UD School of Music if they so choose to audition at any point in the future. The application form below provides full details and audition information.
Clinics with guest artists
Concerts
Artist Collage Concert
Saturday, February 28th • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) featuring Will Kennedy, Lalo Davila, Colin McNutt, Michael Compitello, Jianpeng Feng, Quey Percussion Duo, UD Graduate Percussion Group, and the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble (w/ UDIPS artists).
High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaways
Sunday, March 1st • 5 p.m. (Gore Hall)
Shane Shanahan in Concert
Sunday, March 1st • 6 p.m. (Puglisi Hall) with the University of Delaware Percussion Ensemble
Full Schedule
Subject to change
Saturday, February 28
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore Hall) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Jianpeng Feng Clinic and Q&A Hangout (AED Room 120) |
| 11a-12:15p | Shane Shanahan Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15p | Will Kennedy Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Mika Godbole Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 6p | Artist Collage Concert (Puglisi Hall) featuring Will Kennedy, Lalo Davila, Colin McNutt, Michael Compitello, Jianpeng Feng, Quey Percussion Duo, the UD Graduate Percussion Group, and the UD Faculty Jazz Ensemble (w/ UDIPS artists) |
Sunday, March 1
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30a-11a | High School Honors Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Gore Hall) - not open to the public |
| 9:30a-10:45a | Michael Compitello Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 11a-12:15p | Colin McNutt Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 12:30p-2p | LUNCH BREAK (on your own) |
| 2p-3:15p | Charlie Rosmarin Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Gore Hall) |
| 3:30p-4:45p | Lalo Davila Clinic and Q&A Hangout (Puglisi Hall) |
| 5p | UDIPS High School Honors Percussion Ensemble and Door Prize Giveaway (Gore Hall) |
| 6p | Shane Shanahan in Concert with the UD Percussion Ensemble |
Program
Coming soon...
Directions
All events will occur in:
- Puglisi Orchestra Hall (Puglisi) and Gore Recital Hall (Gore), located in the Roselle Center for the Arts (CFA)
- Amy E. Dupont Music Building (AED 120 - Percussion Room)
The best GPS address to get to this area of campus: 101 Carroll Ct, Newark, DE 19711
PARKING: The CFA parking garage is nearby or street parking is available.
Please do not hesitate to ask for directions. UD Percussion Faculty and Students will be around and are glad to help guide you to your desired location!
SPONSORS
Special thanks to these sponsors for allowing us to offer this event free to all participants.
Presenting Sponsor Steve Weiss Music
- University of Delaware School of Music
- University of Delaware Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events (CAPE)
- Steve Weiss Music
- Pearl/Adams Instruments
- Tapspace
- Vic Firth
- Zildjian
- Bachovich Music Publications
- Remo
- PAS
- Marimba One
- Black Swamp Percussion
- Sabian
- Yamaha
- Innovative Percussion
- Percussive Arts Society
- DW
- LP
- Mapex Drums
