Flower City Percussion
Flower City Percussion will be debuting on the New York State Percussion Circuit in 2025! The group is open to performers of all ages, but spots may be limited by instrumentation. For more information please contact percussion@vortexperformingarts.com.​
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Interested in joining Flower City Percussion? Fill out this form and we will be in touch!
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Schedule
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Staff
Phil Vona - Director, Front Ensemble Coordinator
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Philip Vona is a dedicated and experienced music educator with a passion for the marching arts. His journey as a performer began in 2008, as a member of the White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps, winning two consecutive DCA Class A World Championships in 2013 and 2014.
Vona's desire to be an educator led him to achieve both Bachelors and Masters degrees at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. He has held instructional positions at The Pride of Rochester Marching Band, Webster Percussion Theatre, and the Webster High School Marching Band, winning a New York State Field Band Conference championship with Webster in 2021.This year he takes on the exciting role of Flower City Percussion director, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to the newly formed Independent New York State percussion circuit ensemble.
Nate Fox - Battery Coordinator
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Nathan Fox has been passionately involved in the marching arts since 2000, and has proudly served in the U.S. Army Bands as Principal Percussionist since 2005. Throughout his performing and instructional career he has been involved in many accolades, including 2 gold, 4 silver, and bronze medals in the New York State Percussion Circuit, along with 7 state championships in the New York State Field Band Conference. He is deeply committed to advancing the art form and inspiring his students to push boundaries through excellence.