The Minnesota Percussion Trio has been performing since 1987. In that time the trio has had over 1500 performances in schools, libraries, museums and community fine arts series. The Trio has been featured on KARE 11 and WCCO 4 in addition to feature articles with the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. At the core of the ensemble’s work are three distinct programs its members have developed. These programs effectively present musical concepts in educational settings. The three programs are Clicks, Claps and Klunks, Around the World in 80 Beats, and The Beat Goes On.
The Trio consistently earns the highest marks for innovative programming and successful audience rapport. The Trio was awarded the Zildjian Family Opportunity Grant, a prestigious industry award, and was able perform for over 2000 students in schools located in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Trio also collaborates with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on their Start the Music series as well as their Xplorchestra music concerts and CONNECT programs. Additionally, the trio was artists in residence at the Minnesota State Academy of the Blind (January/February 2008) and in May 2010 the trio was awarded the Jim Dusso Award given by COMPASS acknowledging their excellence and longevity in the Twin Cities Arts scene. Most recently the Trio was named 2012-2013 Artists in Residence with Minnesota Public Radio.
The Trio members are Bob Adney, Erik Barsness and Paul Hill.
The Trio consistently earns the highest marks for innovative programming and successful audience rapport. The Trio was awarded the Zildjian Family Opportunity Grant, a prestigious industry award, and was able perform for over 2000 students in schools located in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Trio also collaborates with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on their Start the Music series as well as their Xplorchestra music concerts and CONNECT programs. Additionally, the trio was artists in residence at the Minnesota State Academy of the Blind (January/February 2008) and in May 2010 the trio was awarded the Jim Dusso Award given by COMPASS acknowledging their excellence and longevity in the Twin Cities Arts scene. Most recently the Trio was named 2012-2013 Artists in Residence with Minnesota Public Radio.
The Trio members are Bob Adney, Erik Barsness and Paul Hill.