In the words of composer Stephen Sondheim,“The art of making art … is putting it together.” Join the award-winning Iowa Percussion for an interesting look into the art of creating percussion music during a free public concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, in the University of Iowa’s Riverside Recital Hall, 405 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City.

The UI’s Arts Share and the Community Foundation of Johnson County are the sponsors of this annual concert.

The concert will feature the premiere performance of Iowa Percussion director Dan Moore's newest composition, “Race The Desert.” Learn what goes into writing a piece of music for a percussion ensemble and how the performers bring the music to life.

Iowa Percussion is a unit of the UI School of Music, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Arts Share is also a unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and continues the college’s long tradition of sharing creative resources. Arts Share’s goal is to strengthen the arts in underserved areas, reaching out to provide access to life-enriching arts experiences throughout Iowa.

The Community Foundation of Johnson County has a simple mission: building an endowment for the greater community good. Persons interested in becoming a Friend of the Foundation can learn more by visiting the organization’s website.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, contact the School of Music in advance at 319-335-1603.