
Flower City Percussion
Flower City Percussion earned a silver medal at New York State Percussion Circuit Championships to cap off their debut 2025 season! If you are interested in joining the group for 2026 please contact percussion@vortexperformingarts.com.
Schedule
TBD
Staff
Phil Vona - Director, Front Ensemble Coordinator
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
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.








