Truman’s concert percussion ensemble I, under the direction of Michael Bump, professor of music, presented a showcase performance at the 87th Annual Missouri Music Educators Association Conference in Osage Beach, Jan. 31.
Last summer, Truman’s ensemble was selected from a competitive statewide application process to appear at this year’s conference The annual conference typically attracts more than 1,700 music educators, students, professional performers and composers from Missouri and beyond. In addition to select performances, the four-day event presents numerous pedagogical clinics, workshops and exhibits. It is also the host of Missouri’s high school all-state bands, orchestra, jazz ensemble and choir event, representing many of Missouri’s finest high school musicians.
Last month’s performance, Truman concert percussion ensemble I’s sixth invited appearance at MMEA, received a well-deserved standing ovation.
