Francisco Perez

Dr. Francisco Perez (b. 1990) is a percussionist, composer, and educator from Pflugerville, TX. He currently serves as Instructional Associate Professor of Percussion Performance at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX.

As an active performer, he has accepted international engagements in Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Spain, and China, and toured extensively throughout the US including performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. He has performed with various professional ensembles such as the Lexington Philharmonic, the Symphony of Southeast Texas, and is a founding member of the BlueSHIFT Percussion Quartet.

As an active composer, Francisco is privileged to have a wide variety of published works with several ensemble commissions from the University of Kentucky, Texas Christian University, Northwestern State Univesrity, University of Texas at Arlington, as well as solo commissions for a variety of artists throughout the US. His works have been performed at The Midwest Clinic, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Texas Music Educators Association Convention and are published by Tapspace Publications & C. Alan Publications.

Francisco received his Doctorate of Musical Arts and Master’s in Percussion Performance from the University of Kentucky under Prof. James Campbell. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Christian University under Dr. Brian West.

Francisco proudly endorses Marimba One, Innovative Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, and the Zildjian Company as an Educational Artist.

Francisco Perez’s Music

  • $14.00
    A medium-difficulty percussion ensemble tune with an unstoppable groove. Written as both a nod to the commissioning ensemble and as a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
    • Duration: 5:45
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 8-9 players
  • $16.00
    A short, groovy study in chordal motion for the intermediate marimbist, inspired by the contrasting moods of the composer’s cat.
    • Duration: 3:30
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
  • $14.00
    A large percussion ensemble work meant to represent the medium which permeates all of space.
    • Duration: 6:00
    • Level: Medium
    • Personnel: 11-13 players
  • $11.00
    This advanced ensemble was inspired by the music of Spain as well as the works of famed minimalist composer Steve Reich.
    • Duration: 5:45
    • Level: Advanced
    • Personnel: 7 players
  • $11.00
    Drawing inspiration from groups like Dawn of Midi, this piece features a vibraphone soloist whose material is echoed throughout the ensemble.
    • Duration: 10:45
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 7 players
  • $24.00
    This groovy and polyrhythmic concert solo for snare drum and audio accompaniment will keep any rudimental drummer’s hands busy.
    • Duration: 6:10
    • Level: Med-Advanced
    • Personnel: 1 player
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