The Southeastern Percussion Ensemble Symposium will once again take place at Lassiter High School, with performances held in the Lassiter Concert Hall on Friday and Saturday, April 23–24, 2027.

The purpose of the symposium is to encourage the growth of the percussion ensemble activity in a non-competitive environment. The Lassiter Concert Hall is a state-of-the-art acoustic venue, and the festival provides high-quality evaluation so percussion students and ensemble directors can learn, grow, and interact with some of the best college instructors and performers in the country.

We encourage all groups to stay for the entire weekend to support every performing ensemble and to help create a positive, appreciative audience for all students. Quality performance opportunities for percussion ensembles can be hard to find, and we aim to provide an event your students will look forward to year after year. 

Solo Competition

There is also a solo competition open to both middle and high school students. Categories include Concert Snare Drum, Keyboard (marimba, vibraphone, xylophone), and Timpani.

Middle school solos will take place on Saturday morning, with high school solos scheduled for the afternoon. Results will be announced that evening.