The Percussion Studio is led by Area Co-Heads, Theresa Dimond and Gregory Goodall. The studio comprises undergraduate and graduate performance and education majors. Members of the studio utilize standard and contemporary literature in developing and mastering technique and musicianship on all symphonic percussion instruments. The studio meets once a week for Percussion Ensemble and once a week for a seminar class in which a wide variety of topics are covered.
Percussion
Percussion Faculty
Continuing Lecturer - Percussion Performance
Theresa Dimond Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Theresa Dimond began her percussion studies with Mervin Britton at age 8. Upon moving to Los Angeles, she attended the University of Southern California where she…
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Continuing Lecturer - Percussion Performance
Gregory Goodall Timpanist and percussionist Gregory Goodall has performed on over 800 Hollywood motion pictures for such notable composers as John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Alan Silvestri, James Newton Howard, Randy…
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Lecturer
Arturo Stable Considered by the jazz media to be at the forefront of his musical generation, Cuban born multi-instrumentalist and composer Arturo Stable has shared the stage/studio with artists such as Grammy-award…
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Jan 31 Sat
8:00pm
Free
Free
classical, contemporary
20th Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school’s flagship orchestra. Join
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Feb 6 Fri
8:00pm
Free
Free
classical
UCLA Wind Ensemble Join the UCLA Wind Ensemble for their first concert of the Winter 2026 quarter.
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Mar 2 Mon
8:00pm
Free
Free
chamber-music, classical
Winter Percussion Ensemble Concert Under the direction of Theresa Dimond, the UCLA Percussion Ensemble performs significant and important works from the chamber music cannon.
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
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