| Praised by Time Out Chicago for thieir "chops, polish, and youthful joy in performing," Third Coast Percussion effortlessly combined the energy of a rock concert with the finesse of classical chamber music. This Chicago-based group has swiftly gained national attention with their performances at the Kennedy Center and the Chicago Cultural Center, as well as their concert and festival appearances in Florida, California, Texas, and throughout the Chicago-land area. With repertoire and influences ranging from contemporary masters Steve Reich and Luciano Berio to electronica and rock pioneers Radiohead and Autechre, Third Coast Percussion is as dynamic and diverse as the musical landscape of the 21st century.
Third Coast Percussion has established a reputation for their commitment to the highest standards in the performance of today’s music. The quartet is passionately dedicated to new American music, having
commissioned, premiered and performed pieces by many of today’s preeminent up-and-coming composers.
Members of Third Coast Percussion hold degrees in music performance
from Northwestern University, the Yale School of Music, the New England
Conservatory, and Rutgers University. |
