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LA Music Festival

Two weeks. One incredible percussion experience.


Join 20 fellows at the TAPS LA Music Festival for performances, masterclasses, chamber
coaching, and a mock audition—all culminating in the chance to perform alongside

Andy Akiho.

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Leave inspired, skilled, and equipped with gear to take your playing further than ever.

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TAPS Online

Join the next generation of elite percussionists preparing for the world's top orchestras. With guidance from pros in the Chicago, Baltimore, Seattle, Phoenix, and Houston symphonies, you'll gain exclusive access to audition tools, expert coaching, and a proven path to success.

TAPS Online Module 8

Join Ted Atkatz for Module 8 of TAPS Online! This December, give yourself the gift of relaxed snare drumming. Explore snare drum technique, warm-ups, excerpts, Delécluse Étude No. 9, and metronome diminution.

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TAPS
LA Music Festival

TAPS LA Music Festival combines orchestral training, chamber ensembles, solo performance, community engagement and leadership development all into one. Immerse yourself in the music of Steve Reich, Bela Bartok, Andy Akiho and more!

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TAPS Seminars

TAPS Seminars are immersive orchestral training programs for aspiring musicians featuring mock auditions, masterclasses, group lessons, percussion sectionals, and audition coaching to build skills and confidence for a competitive orchestral career.

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Your generosity 
makes a difference.

Your gift allows us to host a variety of masterclasses, helps fund our Artists in Residence and Faculty, and allows fellows to attend TAPS LA Music Festival at no cost.

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