DMV Percussion Academy

Calling all percussion students. Let’s go!

DMV Music Academy has had the pleasure of continuing our partnership with DC Public Schools and Washington Performing Arts Society - expanding our school instructional residencies to include: Browne Education Campus K-8, School without Walls HS, HD Cooke ES, and Ida B. Wells MS. Students are learning drumline, go-go, and brass instruments. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve young people through heartfelt investment, engagement, and growth. Community and connection give us the tools to flourish. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🥁🥁 @dmvmusicacademy @dmvpercussion @washingtonperformingarts @dcps_arts #youth #percussion #community

Last month @washingtonconservatory and @dmvmusicacademy had the privilege of presenting a clinic on “cultivating team building through rhythm” at the @brookingsinst . The participants had a blast! It is truly a joy to cultivate connection through rhythm! Thank you, @plwatcher for the opportunity ✊🏾 #corporate #teambuilding #forhire #findyourrhythm

Registration is now open for our 9th annual summer workshops!! @dmvmusicacademy @thesheddmv @washingtonadventistuniversity #year9 #itsourtime 🥁🔥🔥

Registration is now open for our 9th annual summer workshops!! Let’s go!! @dmvmusicacademy @dmvpercussion #year9 #itsourtime 🥁🔥🚀 @thesheddmv @washingtonadventistuniversity

You don’t want to miss this event kicking the year off at the 2026 PAS Maryland/Delaware Day of Percussion. The line up is amazing! Come learn from some of the best musicians & educators. I’m so excited to be part of this amazing day of percussion. My clinic starts a 2pm. Come out and please tell everyone. It’s Free!!! BigThank you to all my companies for always supporting me and my work! @mapexdrums @mapexglobal @sabiancymbals @sabianeducation @vicfirth @evansdrumheads @ctmonitors Also huge shoutout to our chairman @donnyjameson @dmvpercussion for putting together this awesome event.

Hello Everyone, Happy New Year! I am thrilled to announce that the 2026 PAS Maryland/Delaware Chapter Day of Percussion is taking place January 17th at the University of Maryland! This lineup is loaded with top tier clinicians, educators, and performers dedicated to enriching the percussion community. This is a FREE event you do not want to miss! Special thanks to Mapex Drums, Vic Firth Sticks/Mallets, Sabian Cymbals, and Evans Drumheads for their support!! Use the QR code on the attached flier or link below to register: /4728748 SCHEDULE (subject to change) 9:00am-9:45am, Nick Taylor, United States Navy Band, snare drum FUNdamentals clinic 9:45am-10:30am, Marcia McCants, Colour of Music Festival, marimba FUNdamentals clinic 10:30am - 10:45am - BREAK 10:45am-11:30am, Dr. Dustin Donahue, Director of Percussion Studies, UMBC, accessory percussion FUNdamentals clinic 11:30am-12:45pm, Earl Yowell, Professor Emeritus, Shenandoah Conservatory, timpani FUNdamentals clinic AND world premiere of his brand new timpani duet, “Virdung’s Delight” with Dr. Karli Vina (Director of Percussion Studies, Shenandoah Conservatory) 12:45pm-2:00pm, LUNCH (on your own - options available on campus) 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Featured Artist Performance Clinic, Murray Piper, drumset, Peabody Conservatory Please spread the word and I look forward to seeing you there!!! Best, Dr. Donnie Johns President, Maryland/Delaware Chapter Percussive Arts Society @percussivearts

@washingtonchorus @dmvpercussion @dmvmusicacademy #candlelightchristmas2025 #grateful @strathmorearts #littledrummerboy #christmas #holidays

Shout out to @dmvpercussion one of our most tenured clients. For all students, sons and daughters interested/pursuing music disciplines, Please tap into DMV Music Academy for all things youth percussion. They’ve gotten several of their youth cohorts awarded college scholarships and more.

Episode 458 came out Tuesday. @damonmgrant gets to talk to @donnyjameson about his @dmvpercussion and @dmvmusicacademy , his #PASIC50 preview with the @percussivearts , Go-Go, the Hollywood Bowl and much more! There’s also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others. Bonus content on the website in the show notes: discussions in percussion (dot com) #percussion #Podcast

Thanks @discoverydistrictpartnership and @capitol_perc for these great Maryland football tickets!! @terpsfootball 🐢🏈🔥

🔥🔥🔥 New orleans style horns and Drums! Big thanks to @hyattsvillearts @cityofhyattsville for showcasing @dmvpercussion