Being part of a first-ever event has appeal. Britton-Rene Collins is thrilled to be part of Orchestra Iowa's initial percussion concerto, “Percussive Fire,” on Saturday in Cedar Rapids and Sunday in ...

When contemplating a musical instrument to pursue, many a young man’s thoughts turn to percussion, particularly the primal attraction of beating on a drum kit. That was Lou Lucarelli’s selection back ...

Adolphus Hailstork is one of America’s most respected living composers. He once said he wanted his First Piano Concerto to show the piano as both a “singing instrument” and a “percussive engine.” Hear ...