Wind and Percussion Day
DePauw Wind and Percussion Day 2026
Enjoy a day of music with the DePauw University applied music faculty on our beautiful campus in Greencastle, Indiana! Attendees will take part in masterclasses with our world-class instrumental wind and percussion faculty, take part in a large ensemble experience (which will include learning about conducting, large ensemble performance techniques, and repertoire selection), lunch in our expansive Hoover Dining Hall, Admission “walks” around campus, and a personal Q & A session with our applied faculty.
DePauw Wind and Percussion Day 2026
The DePauw Institute of Music welcomes all interested high school woodwind, brass and percussion students to participate in our third annual Wind & Percussion Day! We recommend registering early to ensure a spot in this exciting event. Registration: $30/student
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Green Center for the Performing Arts
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Wind & Percussion Day Activities
Green Center for the Performing Arts
8:30-9:00am | Registration |
9:00-10am | Welcome and faculty mini-recital. |
10:00-11am | Masterclass #1 |
11:00am-12:00noon | Ensemble experience |
12:00noon-12:30pm | Lunch at Hoover Hall |
12:30-1:20pm | Campus Tours |
1:30-2:30pm | Masterclass #2 |
2:30-3:30pm | Faculty Q & A and Wrap-up |
Institute of Music Applied Faculty

Craig Paré
Director of University Bands
- cpare@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4385
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Green Center for the Performing Arts
600 S. Locust St.
Greencastle, IN 46135