Third Coast Percussion

Grammy Award–winning percussion quartet Third Coast Percussion makes its debut at the Center for the Arts with a program that celebrates the music and influence of composer Philip Glass on the occasion of his 90th birthday in 2027. Building on a close artistic partnership, the ensemble commissioned Glass in 2018 to compose his first work for percussion ensemble, and that milestone piece anchors the concert. The program also features music by electronic producer Jlin, pop polymath Devonté Hynes, TCP’s own David Skidmore, and minimalism pioneer Steve Reich. The performance brings shimmering harmonies to life through thrilling rhythm, color, and texture, executed on a striking array of traditional and unconventional percussion instruments. The evening is part of the Mason Artist-in-Residence series under the theme “Ripples in the Water: Philip Glass at 90.”

When: Saturday, February 6, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.

Venue: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus.

Run time: Approximately 2 hours, including intermission.

Ages: This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $65, $55, and $45, with half-price tickets available for youth through Grade 12. Prices include all fees.

Pre‑performance discussion: A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.

Free tickets for Mason students: A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event.

Program note: The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. A digital program can be viewed online.

Sponsor: This Mason Artist-in-Residence is supported by the Wendy Frieman and David Johnson Fund.