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Ensemble in Residence ercussion Group					Wiley A. Sykes, III, Rob Falvo, Peter Zlotnick and John R. Beck (L-R)
The Philidor Percussion Group, is named after 17th century kettledrummers Jacque and Andre Philidor. The ensemble, dictated by the needs of the music and availability of the performers,  is comprised of North Carolina musicians: John R. Beck, Rob Falvo, Wiley Sykes, and Peter Zlotnick. Former and founding members include John Hanks, and Texas residents Christopher Deane in addition to Mark Ford. Active since 1991, this talented ensemble is known for its combination of exciting music, virtuostic musicians, and theatrical sensibilities. The Philidor Percussion Group, while drawing on traditions and cultures from around the world, is primarily a chamber music group that performs composed music written for percussion instruments. Listen to Philidor: Chaismata - Wiley Sykes composer and tabla soloist Toyama by Michael Udow Dance Music for Elfrid Ide - John Cage West African Drumming - jembe and dun dun Jovial Jasper - Xylophone Novelty - Green/Becker - Rob Falvo soloist Downfall - Beck - Rudimental Rope Drumming Improvisation excerpt with saxophone - Philidor and Taimur Sullivan

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