Dear Percussionists,
I want to share information about Arizona State University and our Percussion Studio. If you’re looking for a place where you can find your voice and develop your craft, you will find a community here, all the while engaging with one of the country’s most dynamic, transformative, inclusive, accessible universities.
-Michael Compitello Associate Professor of Percussion
Our studio has a rich diversity of purpose, with students interested in performance, education, therapy, music technology, composition, arts and media engineering, and a strong culture of music minors. We are integrated into one of the most innovative and unique universities in the country, where design, community building, and inclusivity permeate our work.
<aside> 💡 We take individualization and mentorship VERY seriously, and each of our students works with Dr. Compitello to develop a course of study that develops their musicianship while articulating musical and professional goals.
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Our studio is deeply integrated through our weekly studio class, where we gather for performances, masterclasses and professional development. We also meet frequently for