Sounds of percussion instruments beat through Schuster Hall in Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center.<\/p>\n
As the Wright State percussion group rehearses in Schuster Hall one artist and his instrument stand out.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of peace behind seven feet of rosewood,\u201d Stephen Monath, a junior music education and performance major, said of his Marimba percussion instrument. \u201cIt\u2019s a very true instrument. It only does what you bring to the table.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s just a force in the studio,\u201d said Jerry Noble, director of percussion studies.<\/p>\n
Monath\u2019s passion for performing and instructing classmates shows during rehearsal. \u201cIt\u2019s not just playing. I enjoy the teaching aspect of it, the aha moment,” he said.<\/p>\n
You can watch Monath and many other Wright State students perform at ArtsGala<\/a> on April 9 in the Creative Arts Center. Monath will also perform April 20 at the Wind Symphony concert at 8 p.m. in Schuster Hall.<\/p>\n ArtsGala showcases the talents of Wright State students in art, music, theatre, dance and motion pictures. Over the last 16 years, the event has raised more than $2 million for scholarships for students. Monath is a recipient of an ArtsGala scholarship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sounds of percussion instruments beat through Schuster Hall in Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center. Continue reading