The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire) Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jeffery Crowell, performs a wide array of literature from more historically classic standard pieces to very contemporary works and from world percussion ensembles to premiers of new repertoire. The ensemble's purpose is to expose the student the widest variety of musical experiences; so each semester's concert spans a diverse amount of music. Additionally, participation in the UW-Eau Claire Percussion Ensemble provides students with opportunities achieve musical greatness through a unified collaborative effort and a common goal of the highest possible quality of musicianship, kinship, dedication, and positive encouragement.