Sandbox Percussion is a contemporary and innovative percussion ensemble based in New York City, known for their virtuosic and often visceral performances that explore the wide-ranging capabilities of percussion instruments. Comprising members Jonathan Allen, Victor Caccese, Ian Rosenbaum, and Terry Sweeney, the group was formed in 2011, and has since gained a reputation for their collaborations with composers and other performers to create immersive and dynamic soundscapes. Their work frequently involves integrating visual and theatrical elements, which serve to enhance the audience's experience of the complex and layered percussion compositions they execute with precision and palpable passion.

Sandbox Percussion's recent releases exhibit their commitment to pushing the boundaries of percussion music and their craft. Their projects like "Seven Pillars," a masterful 80-minute work, and "Bathymetry," an unconventional series, illustrate their penchant for both deeply expressive and technically challenging pieces. "Groundswell" and "WILDERNESS" are examples of their exploration of sound textures and rhythms that connect audiences to elemental themes, while the tracks "Bathymetry 3 - Quiver," "Bathymetry 6 - Surface," and "Bathymetry 5 - Groundswell," among others in the series, represent their manipulation of temporal and spatial aspects of music to produce audio experiences that are as thought-provoking as they are sonically diverse. With each performance and release, Sandbox Percussion reaffirms their place at the forefront of contemporary music, continuously redefining the potential and perception of percussion ensembles.

Genres

Classical Percussion

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Latest Release

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Sandbox Percussion

Album - 11 Tracks - Released August 30, 2024