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American Youth Percussion Ensemble

The Percussion Ensemble Program is part of, and sponsored by, AYPO. The ensemble is comprised of musicians from the American Youth Philharmonic, American Youth Symphonic Orchestra, and American Youth Concert Orchestra. Percussionists audition every year, along with all other aspiring musicians, for a spot in the competitive program run by Doug Wallace, Director of Percussion Ensemble. They perform pieces for the aforementioned orchestras throughout the season. Please visit Doug Wallace Percussion for more information.

Doug Wallace and AYP Percussionist performing "Screech" on Opening Day at Nationals Stadium on April 5, 2010 ("Screech" was written by Doug Wallace; the sheet music can be purchased here).


Above video: "Screech" written by Doug Wallace (sheet music available for purchase here). Performed by Doug Wallace, AYP Percussionists, and Screech the Nationals mascot on Opening Day April 5, 2010. Copyright 2010 Doug Wallace Percussion, LLC.

Above video: "Chimera" performed by the AYPO Percussion Ensemble on May 9, 2009
at James Madison High School. Copyright 2008, Doug Wallace Percussion, LLC.

Above video: "Samba da Janta" performed by the AYPO Percussion Ensemble on May 20, 2007 at
James Madison High School. The piece is a Brazilian Samba for 8 Players Performed at a Dinner Table Setting.
Click here for the detailed program note. Copyright 2007, Doug Wallace Percussion, LLC.

AYPO thanks Vic Firth for being the official sponsor of AYPO's Percussion program!