Williams named Yamaha Performing Artist

Dr. Kenyon Williams, Associate Professor of Percussion, has been named a Yamaha Performing Artist. His work with the Fargo Moorhead Symphony, solo performances and clinics across the country, and leadership within the Percussive Arts Society all contributed to this honor. As a Yamaha artist, he will endorse Yamaha products while also receiving support for his appearances at future performances and workshops. Yamaha is one of the largest manufacturers of percussion instruments in the world, and maintains an elite roster of artists who perform exclusively on their instruments. Williams also endorses Latin Percussion instruments, Innovative Sticks and Mallets, and Coyle Steel Drums.

Kenyon Williams performs as featured soloist/arranger this Holiday Season

Dr. Kenyon Williams, Associate Professor of Percussion, will be participating in two outstanding holiday events as a featured performer and composer this Christmas season. As Principle Percussionist with the Fargo Moorhead Symphony, he will be performing as a featured xylophone soloist for the “Holiday Pops” Christmas Concert at the Fargo Theatre on Thurs. Dec. 17th and Sat. Dec. 19th. He will also be performing with the Bethel Evangelical Free Church’s production of “Christmas in the Red,” an all-original musical written by MSUM adjunct Communications faculty member Ginger Williams and featuring MSUM vocal performance major Ian Laluhm and theatre arts major James Stinsman as lead performers on Thursday Dec. 10th through Saturday Dec. 12th at Bethel Church. Click headline to read more.

“Fuego Tropical” Steel Drum and Salsa Ensemble to perform for FM Chamber of Commerce.

MSUM’s own steel drum and salsa ensemble “Fuego Tropical,” directed by Dr. Kenyon Williams, has been invited to perform this Tuesday evening, Sept. 15 at Trollwood Performing Arts School in Moorhead for the FM Chamber of Commerce member appreciation night. The ensemble will perform from 6-7:30 p.m. rain or shine for the Chamber of Commerce members and their families in a festive, carnival atmosphere celebrating the accomplishments of the region’s businessmen and women.