June 22 - 26, 2026
The annual summer academy reflects the extensive percussion offerings of the WVU percussion department: orchestral percussion, marching percussion, drum set, world music, electronic music, and other various musical styles. Students will receive individual lessons, participate in percussion ensemble rehearsals, and have performance opportunities during the week-long event.
This academy is for beginning level to advanced percussion students. Students will experience clinics and workshops by WVU percussion faculty and guest artists.
2026 Cost
- Tuition: $450
- On-campus housing and meal options to be announced
Registration to open January 5, 2026
15% Early Bird discount on tuition for those register by February 1, 2026
Percussion Academy Faculty
- George R. Willis (Director)
- Joan Adams (Assistant Director)
- Jake Voight (World Music)
- Brandon Lojewski (Marching Percussion)
- Chanler Bailey (Steel Pan)