WHAT WE DO
The Strike Institute is an educational forum that provides middle and high school percussion students the opportunity to learn, share and experience music through the medium of ensemble performance. Participants receive guidance and instruction from a diverse staff made up of the Midwest's finest educators and performers.
Founded in 2009, the Strike Institute is hosted on the campus of Clayton High School in the city of Clayton, Missouri--a suburb of St. Louis.
Instructors and guest artists at the Strike Institute comprise a who's who of the most significant professionals throughout the Midwest.
In addition to group classes in techniques and ensemble performance, students are also eligible for a number of honors including the prestigious Rick Holmes, John Kasica, Rich O’Donnell and Thomas Stubbs Strike Institute Awards, the "Fastest Hands" Contest as well as “The Gong Show” Contest.
The Strike Institute offers opportunities primarily during the summer through week-long camp experiences culminating in a final performance and awards ceremony.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Join the Fun and Excitement of Learning from an All-Star team at The Strike Institute Percussion & Drumset Camp on the campus of Clayton High School June 3-7, 2024
THE STRIKE INSTITUTE RETURNS AFTER A FIVE YEAR ABSENCE
2024 STRIKE INSTITUTE FACULTY
• Michael Faris, Director and Percussion Instructor for CMS at Webster University
• Tim Crockett, Orchestral Percussion and Director of McKinley Percussion
• Erin Elstner, Principal Percussion for the MUNY and Director of Ladue Percussion
• Kevin Gianino, Drumset and adjunct instructor at Webster University
• Rick Kramer, Samba and Founder of Joia Percussion
• Bernard Long Jr., Drumset and Adjunct Professor of Jazz Drumming at Lindenwood University
• Joe Pastor, Jazz Vibes and Director of Chaminade Percussion
• Noah Petti, Mallet Ensemble and Director of Clayton Percussion
• Chris Sakowski, Snare Drum Skills and Innovative Percussion Artist
• Alan Stewart, Assoc. Principal Percussion/Asst. Timpanist--St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
• Tom Stubbs, Percussionist (retired)--St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
• Andrew Thalheimer, Taiko and Artistic Director for St. Louis Osuwa Taiko
• Shannon Wood, Principal Timpanist--St. Louis Symphony Orchestra