Welcome to the STFX Percussion Studio
Prof. Terry O’Mahoney, Director
M.M., Univ. of Miami
Professor O’Mahoney teaches jazz and classical
percussion, coaches the Latin Jazz Ensemble and
Percussion Ensemble and teaches World Music.
His books, Motivic Drumset Soloing and
Jazz Drumming Transitions, are
available for Hal Leonard Publishing.
His compositions are published by Per-Mus
Publications.
He endorses Crescent Cymbals and
Vic Firth sticks.
Contact information:
Office (902) 867-5123
tomahon@stfx.ca
Auditions:
Being accepted into the music program is a two-part process. You must apply for acceptance by the University (based on your marks) through the Admissions Office. They will send you a letter confirming
or denying your acceptance.
If you are accepted by the University, you must also pass your audition. Please follow the
“Audition Form and Guidelines” link (below) for detailed audition information.
Live auditions are by appointment. If you choose to audition in person, please e-mail me (tomahon@stfx.ca) or phone (902-867-5123) to set up an appointment. Please include the word
“Audition” in the subject line to prevent it from being deleted as spam. Please download the Audition Application form and follow the link to the Audition Application Requirements for more detailed information about the audition itself.
Auditions are normally held in March and April for the following Fall semester.
Students will be notified of their acceptance by mid-April.
All auditions are held in my office (Gilmora Hall, Room 209). Please bring sticks, brushes, mallets,
and two (2) copies of any music you wish to perform (e.g. snare drum etude, mallet etude, etc.).
If you sent me an e-mail regarding an audition and I have not responded for several days, it may have
been deleted by my spam filter. Please resend your message or phone my office to contact me
directly. You may also wish to phone the department secretary at (902) 867-2106 for any additional enquiries.
Audition Form and Guidelines
Directions to Terry O’Mahoney’s Office
Other Resources
Recommended Books
Information for new percussion students.pdf
Recommended Jazz Listening List
Recommended Latin Jazz Artist Listening List
Recital Guidelines and Application Form
Additional_Percussion Graduation_Guidelines
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