Percussion Seminars
Percussion Seminars Overview
Our percussionists are essential to the orchestras’ success, and we want GTCYS to be a place where they can thrive both musically and socially. At Percussion Seminars, GTCYS percussionists refine their percussion skills and musicianship, and supplement their GTCYS orchestra experience at no extra cost. This series of master classes:
- Builds camaraderie and community among the percussionists from all of GTCYS’ orchestras
- Creates mentorship opportunities between beginning through advanced percussionists
- Develops techniques and positive habits for practicing
- Provides more individualized instruction to help students prepare their orchestra parts
Schedule
Percussion Seminars meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, on Wednesday nights, once per month, from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
The 2026-27 GTCYS Percussion Seminar dates are:
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027
- Wednesday, February 17, 2027
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Online Calendar
Teacher
Eri Isomura is a freelance performer, recording artist, and educator of percussion. She regularly teaches Percussion Classes for grades 6-8 at Yinghua Academy and has a studio of private students. She serves as president of the Percussive Arts Society Minnesota Chapter. She also was an adjunct percussion instructor at St. Olaf College from 2018-2023. She has been the guest clinician for Concordia College Percussion Day, MacPhail Percussion Showcase, Minnesota Percussion Association, and has adjudicated several high school contest days. She is the co-executive director and co-founder of 10th Wave Chamber Music Collective, member of the Heartland Marimba Ensemble and pop group Champagne Confetti. In addition, she has performed with Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Theater Mu, Cantus, Minnesota Winds, and many more.
Eri graduated from St. Olaf College (B.M.) and The Boston Conservatory (M.M.) both in Percussion Performance. Her teachers include Dave Hagedorn, Phil Hey, Bob Adney, Doug Perkins, Sam Solomon, and Nancy Zeltsman. Eri is endorsed by Innovative Percussion and Koide Cymbals. Discography and more at eriisomura.com. Contact info@gtcys.org with questions about Percussion Seminar.