Sō Percussion. A Grammy-winning American percussion quartet formed in 1999 and based in New York City. The group consists of Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, Jason Treuting, and Eric Cha-Beach.
Background
Originally formed by students of Robert van Sice at the Yale School of Music, Sō Percussion has become known for their innovative approach to percussion music.
Musical Style
The group is recognized for:
- Collaborating with renowned composers such as Steve Reich, David Lang, and Caroline Shaw.
- Performing works from the standard percussion ensemble repertoire, including pieces by John Cage and Iannis Xenakis.
- Creating original music and large-scale works.
- Using non-standard instruments and found objects in their performances, such as flower pots and amplified cacti.
Discography
Sō Percussion has released albums on various labels, including Cantaloupe Music, Nonesuch Records, and Thrill Jockey.
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