Approximately 85 students, faculty, friends and relatives met at the Harriet Fulton Theatre Wednesday night to hear Bryan Winningham of Milan, perform his Junior Percussion Recital.This performance fulfilled part of the requirement for his Bachelor of Music degree.

Winningham began the recital with Trilogy for Vibraphone. This piece by Tim Huesgen is frequently performed solo, not only because of the beauty of the composition, but also because the movements can be performed separately or together without affecting the music.

The second selection was Paul Smadbeck’s Virginia Tate. This piece is comprised of three different sections and a coda, all built on top of a rhythmic, flowing ostinato. The first section is very mysterious, and introduces the main themes, while section two is much more intense and furious. The third section is sweet and beautiful, contrasting the aggressive emotions of section two.

After a brief intermission, he performed Warren Benson’s Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum. Although Winningham looked at ease while playing, this piece must have been extremely challenging. Sonota for Timpani was the next musical treat for the audience. Composed by Rich Holly, this piece is written in sonata form.

For Winninham’s last piece he performed Sweet Dreams, composed by Tchaikovsky.

Winningham’s impressive performance was “very entertaining and well performed,” said Josh Petty, a music education major from Trenton.