Percussion in the Valley Summer Percussion Camp 2022
A week long focus on percussion: June 6-10, 2022
Don't miss this wonderful chance to learn more about percussion, improve on your skills and technique, and have fun along the way! Enrollment will begin February 1st for the 2022 summer camp. Space is limited, so don't delay in registering. Read the brochure and decide which session is right for you. If you have any questions, and to make sure there is still space in the camp, please contact Meggie Aube by e-mail or phone. What a great summer this will be!
Are you traveling from Anchorage or a farther distance in the Valley? Contact Meggie to organize car-pooling options with other students in your area! Don't let the distance stop you from attending the summer camp. We will help you find a way to get here!
Are you traveling from Anchorage or a farther distance in the Valley? Contact Meggie to organize car-pooling options with other students in your area! Don't let the distance stop you from attending the summer camp. We will help you find a way to get here!
Register for the 2022 Summer Camp Today!
Please contact Dr. Meggie Aube to make sure you sign up for the appropriate session and to ensure there is still space available. Then download the application form below and mail it with the enrollment fee to:
Percussion in the Valley
241 N. Oscar St.
Palmer, AK 99645
Percussion in the Valley
241 N. Oscar St.
Palmer, AK 99645
Enrollment Form:
| percussion_camp_application.pdf |
Dr. Josh Armstrong
Featured Guest Artist
Cleveland, Mississippi
Dr. Josh Armstrong is Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands at Delta State University where he conducts all aspects of the percussion program including lessons, ensemble, world percussion group, and drumline. In 2013 he received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in percussion performance at The University of Arizona, and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education and his master’s degree in percussion performance from Texas Tech University in 2005 and 2007 respectively.
Armstrong has performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy, and has appeared as a guest artist at multiple universities around the country. He has performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony, North Mississippi Symphony, Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, and Midland Symphony. He has appeared at multiple Days of Percussion including Arizona, Iowa, and Mississippi.
Armstrong is a sponsored educator and artist with Vic Firth Drumsticks, Marimba One Marimbas, and Black Swamp Percussion. He currently serves as president of the Mississippi Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society, new music reviewer for Percussive Notes, and serves on the board of directors for the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy.
Featured Guest Artist
Cleveland, Mississippi
Dr. Josh Armstrong is Assistant Professor of Music and Assistant Director of Bands at Delta State University where he conducts all aspects of the percussion program including lessons, ensemble, world percussion group, and drumline. In 2013 he received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in percussion performance at The University of Arizona, and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education and his master’s degree in percussion performance from Texas Tech University in 2005 and 2007 respectively.
Armstrong has performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy, and has appeared as a guest artist at multiple universities around the country. He has performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony, North Mississippi Symphony, Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, and Midland Symphony. He has appeared at multiple Days of Percussion including Arizona, Iowa, and Mississippi.
Armstrong is a sponsored educator and artist with Vic Firth Drumsticks, Marimba One Marimbas, and Black Swamp Percussion. He currently serves as president of the Mississippi Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society, new music reviewer for Percussive Notes, and serves on the board of directors for the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy.
Dr. Meggie Aube
Camp Artistic Director
Palmer, AK
Dr. Aube is a percussion performer and educator living in Palmer, AK. She maintains her teaching studio, Percussion in the Valley which includes students of all ages, offering private and group lessons, classes, and workshops. Meggie is the director of community percussion ensemble, the Matanuska Beat that gives the opportunity for adults age 18 and older, across the Mat-Su Valley to play and perform in an active percussion ensemble. In addition she is a music professor at Mat-Su College. She performs actively as a soloist and in many ensembles throughout the state. Dr. Aube earned her bachelor of Music from University of Alaska, Anchorage and her master’s and doctor of musical arts degrees from he University of Iowa under the instruction of Dr. Dan Moore. Meggie lives in Palmer with her husband, daughter, and dog. In her spare times she loves to enjoy the beauty the valley has to offer while hiking, camping and gardening.
Camp Artistic Director
Palmer, AK
Dr. Aube is a percussion performer and educator living in Palmer, AK. She maintains her teaching studio, Percussion in the Valley which includes students of all ages, offering private and group lessons, classes, and workshops. Meggie is the director of community percussion ensemble, the Matanuska Beat that gives the opportunity for adults age 18 and older, across the Mat-Su Valley to play and perform in an active percussion ensemble. In addition she is a music professor at Mat-Su College. She performs actively as a soloist and in many ensembles throughout the state. Dr. Aube earned her bachelor of Music from University of Alaska, Anchorage and her master’s and doctor of musical arts degrees from he University of Iowa under the instruction of Dr. Dan Moore. Meggie lives in Palmer with her husband, daughter, and dog. In her spare times she loves to enjoy the beauty the valley has to offer while hiking, camping and gardening.
Kyle Drake
Faculty Member
Anchorage, AK
Kyle Drake came to Alaska when his family moved up here in 1984 as part of the military and Anchorage has been home ever since. Kyle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), in 2006. In 2008 Kyle earned his Masters of Arts in Teaching through UAA. For the past fourteen years Kyle has been teaching elementary music for the Anchorage School District. Kyle has studied percussion from the age of eleven studying with instructors John Damberg, Greg Holloway and Robert Arms to name a few. In addition to his public school teaching job Kyle is active in the music community teaching private lessons and playing with various local bands and groups.
Faculty Member
Anchorage, AK
Kyle Drake came to Alaska when his family moved up here in 1984 as part of the military and Anchorage has been home ever since. Kyle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), in 2006. In 2008 Kyle earned his Masters of Arts in Teaching through UAA. For the past fourteen years Kyle has been teaching elementary music for the Anchorage School District. Kyle has studied percussion from the age of eleven studying with instructors John Damberg, Greg Holloway and Robert Arms to name a few. In addition to his public school teaching job Kyle is active in the music community teaching private lessons and playing with various local bands and groups.
Pictures from 2019 Summer Camp
Pictures from 2018 Summer Camp
