Dr. Morris Palter , Director

Ensemble 64.8 is directed by Morris Palter and is the resident percussion group at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The group performs chamber music with an emphasis on works by noted American and European composers. The group is also dedicated to performing the music of living North American Composers. Some of the composers represented in the current ensemble repertory include Steve Reich, John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, Christopher Rouse, John Wyre, Louis Andreissen, Robin Engelman, Mantle Hood, Russell Peck, Ney Rosauro, and Henry Cowell.

The 2007/08 academic year found the group performing in New York City with Valerie Naranjo, as well as performing in conjunction with noted composers Christopher Adler and Alaskan, Matthew Burtner. Members of the group also performed at the 2005 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Columbus, Ohio.  The 2008/09 academic year featured an Alaskan concert tour with renowned percussionist Bob Becker, and a spring concert featuring the percussion works of Iannis Xenakis. Enrollment in Ensemble 64.8 is comprised of degree seeking students with a percussion major or minor and is resevered for Junior level or higher percussionists. An audition is required for entrance into the ensemble. For more details contact Professor Morris Palter.