2026-2027 Percussion and Drumline Events
Percussion Ensemble Performance - October 28th, 2026
Marching Percussion Auditions
Percussion Ensemble Performance - April 14th, 2027
The Percussion Studio
The Percussion Studio at Huntingdon College is made up of music and non-music majors, all of whom receive $16,500 scholarships (per year) to perform in the Marching Scarlet and Grey Drumline.
Additionally, the Huntingdon College Percussion Ensemble is a primary focus for percussionists who major in music, as well as several non-music-majors. The percussion ensemble focuses on chamber music (small groups of 4-6), and typically consists of a group of 12-16 members. Each piece rehearses 1-2 times per week in preparation for percussion ensemble concerts, tours, and various performance opportunities throughout the school year.
Music Majors: The Huntingdon College percussion program takes a comprehensive approach to developing a well-rounded musician. Throughout the four-year degree plan, percussionists who are majoring in music will receive weekly one-on-one, one-hour lessons with Mr. Mooney. The four-year degree plan includes study in marimba, snare drum, timpani, accessories, world percussion, and drum set.
Read more about Huntingdon Bands and Honor Bands.
2027 Music Major Audition Requirements for Percusionists - Join the Family!
- Snare Drum Solo (required)
- Marimba Solo (required)
- Optional/encouraged: 4-mallets, timpani, drumset
Schedule your audition with Mr. Mooney: bmooney@hawks.huntingdon.edu
Meet The Director
Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Brandon Mooney is the associate director of bands/percussion studies at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. Having taught, written, and performed music across the United States, Canada, Germany, and Austria, Mr. Mooney brings his diverse background in percussion performance and education into the classroom for his students. Mr. Mooney holds a bachelor’s degree in music (education) from the University of Western Ontario, a master’s degree in performance from the University of Texas at Austin, and is completing his doctorate degree at the University of Alabama.
Brandon Mooney
Associate Director of Bands/Percussion Studies
bmooney@hawks.huntingdon.edu
(334) 300-6526
Personal website: www.brandonmooneypercussion.com
Meet the Huntingdon Percussion Family
Recent/Current Student Highlights
Jalyn Lewis
former Huntingdon percussionist, graduated from Huntingdon College in 2024, currently studying a Masters Degree in Film and TV Composition at Cambria College in Chicago
Juantez Robinson
former Huntingdon percussionist, graduated from Huntingdon College in 2025, toured in 2024 as drummer with Willy Banks Jr. and the Messengers
Kalon Glover
sophomore percussionist, 2024 tour dates with Asher, winner of THE VOICE
Cameron Nicely
former Huntingdon percussionist, graduated from Huntingdon College in 2022, currently Director of Bands at Highland Home High School.
