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title: New York Percussion Series - call for soloist proposals
description: Call for a featured percussion soloist for a NYC concert series at Players Theatre, with a cash award.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/a70802a6-c3c9-4720-aa71-430a4f84718a
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-09-29"
updatedAt: "2026-10-11"
programType: Open call
organization: Players Theatre
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/players-theatre
deadline: "2026-12-31"
location: Players Theatre, New York, NY, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Cash award for the selected soloist
disciplines:
  - music
---

# New York Percussion Series - call for soloist proposals

**Hosted by:** Players Theatre

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Players Theatre, New York, NY, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## About This Program

The New York Percussion Series is seeking a featured percussion soloist for its New York City concert series at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. Solo percussion instruments can include vibes, marimba, drumset or world percussion.

Soloist will receive a cash award and be featured on an upcoming series concert accompanied by the NYC based percussion group Percussion People. Applicants should submit a short video, press material and a proposal of repertoire for the performance. Genre can be jazz, funk, world or contemporary.

Soloist portion of the program would be 45 to 60 minutes with accompaniment by Percussion People as needed.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** music

### Additional Requirements

- A short video
- Press material
- A proposal of repertoire for the performance

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash award for the selected soloist

**Includes:** Honorarium

Soloist will receive a cash award and be featured on an upcoming series concert accompanied by the NYC based percussion group Percussion People.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** michael@theplayerstheatre.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://playerstheatre.submittable.com/submit/304914/new-york-percussion-series-call-for-soloist-proposals