hand drumming ensemble
The Hand Drumming Ensemble was founded and is directed by Dr. Cheryl Grosso. Instruments are provided by the University and include Afro-Cuban drums, Ewe (African) drums, log drums, surdo, timbales, bongos, marimbas, and many accessory percussion instruments. The Ensemble performs some traditional music and compositions by Dr. Grosso, some of which borrow rhythms from West African, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian musical traditions. The Ensemble performs on the University campus in both formal and informal settings, for private functions, at regional schools, and at arts festivals throughout Wisconsin. Students from any program are invited to enroll in this ensemble for which they receive Fine Arts credit; no prior musical experience is required.