2021/22 Free Online Masterclass Series
For Young Percussionists & Drummers aged 18 and under!
Here at PercWorks we offer free monthly 'online' masterclasses to young percussionists and drummers aged 18 and under. During each masterclass, an industry professional will talk about their experiences as a working musician, composer or teacher. The Artist will perform or show examples of some of their work and also share with you how their musical education has led to where they are today! There will also be a Q&A session offering you the opportunity to ask those burning percussive questions. Every masterclass will allow you to interact with the artist and gain invaluable information, guidance and inspiration!
Please RSVP below to the masterclasses you would like to attend. Please subscribe to be the first to hear about upcoming events! Once you have RSVP'ed, you will later receive an email requesting participant details. You will receive the 'Zoom' details the day before the event!
Questions? Please visit our FAQs page before contacting us!
Participant Quotes
"Especially welcome in these times, when so many arts venues are closed"
"Really informative and motivational!"
"A wonderfully relaxed and informative interview!"
"Having the opportunity to access this additional experience is invaluable!"
Upcoming Masterclasses
Sun, 19 JunZoom19 Jun, 16:00 – 17:30ZoomAn interactive online masterclass with the award winning Drummer, Composer & Band Leader, Jas Kayser! Learn first-hand about her musical journey and join the hands on session, your chance to gain tips & tricks from Jorga Smith's drummer. There will also be a Q&A to ask all things drums!
Sun, 29 MayZoom29 May, 16:00 – 17:30 BSTZoomAn interactive online masterclass with the amazing West End Percussionist, Matthew West! Learn first-hand about his musical journey and join the hands on session learning what is takes to play in the world class West End! There will also be a Q&A to ask all your burning percussive questions.
Sun, 20 MarZoom20 Mar, 15:00 – 16:30 GMTZoomAn interactive masterclass with the award winning percussionist, composer, presenter, documentary maker and educator, Ruari Glasheen! Learn first-hand about his musical journey + a hands on experience learning the Bodhran. There will also be a Q&A to ask all your burning percussive questions!
Sat, 19 FebZoom19 Feb, 09:00 GMT – 20 Feb, 17:00 GMTZoomJoin PercWorks for a weekend of composition masterclasses & 1-1 sessions led by world-class composers, Ivan Trevino, Dani Howard & Will Edwards as well as industry-leading notation expert, John Barron from Dorico. All sessions are free, open to young musicians aged 18 and under and delivered on Zoom
30 Jan, 16:00 – 17:30 GMTZoomAn interactive masterclass with Patrick King, the Principal Timpanist of the Welsh National Opera. Learn first-hand about his musical journey, experiences and what its like to play in a world-leading Orchestra. With a Q&A session giving you the chance to ask your timpanistic questions!
Sun, 19 DecZoom
14 Nov 2021, 16:00 – 17:30ZoomAn interactive masterclass with Sam Walton, the Co-Principal percussionist of the London Symphony Orchestra. Learn first-hand about his musical journey, experiences and what its like to play in a world-leading Orchestra. With a Q&A session giving you the chance to ask your drumming questions!
Sun, 03 OctZoom03 Oct 2021, 16:00 – 17:30 BSTZoomAn interactive masterclass with Dan Day, the Drummer for the Hit West End Show, 'Dear Evan Hansen'! Learn first-hand about his musical journey, experiences and what its like to play in a leading West End Musical. With a Q&A session giving you the chance to ask your drumming questions!
Sun, 12 SeptZoom12 Sept 2021, 16:00 – 17:30 BSTZoomAn interactive masterclass with the amazing solo & chamber percussionist, Colin Currie! Learn first-hand about his musical journey and experiences, repertoire and instrument choices, pedagogy and approach to practise. With a Q&A session giving you the chance to ask your percussive questions!
Sun, 11 JulZoom11 Jul 2021, 15:00 – 15:30 BSTZoomA sneak peak into the rehearsals for YPCOTY winner, Lewis Isaacs' composition, live-streamed from the Royal College of Music. This will be an opportunity to see the RCM's Percussion Quartet in action, experience a conservatoire rehearsal and put your questions to the students!
Sun, 04 JulZoom
Sun, 13 JunZoom
Fri, 14 MayZoom
Tue, 04 MayZoom04 May 2021, 18:00 – 19:00 BSTZoomFor YPCOTY Competitors Only! An interactive masterclass with John Barron (Product Specialist), learning how to use the amazing music notation software, Dorico. John will demonstrate how to use Dorico to better your percussion compositions whilst offering many neat tips & tricks!
02 May 2021, 16:00 – 17:30 BSTZoomAn interactive masterclass with Daniella Ganeva, a highly sought after solo marimba artiste and professor at the Royal College of Music. Learn first-hand about her musical journey and experiences. With a Q&A session giving you the chance to ask your percussive questions!
Sat, 01 MayZoom
Sun, 18 AprZoom
Sun, 28 MarZoom
