Novus Percutere is a newly formed percussion duo comprised of Dr. Justin Alexander and Dr. Luis Rivera. Long time friends since their days together at Florida State University, NP aims to perform and commission works that appeal to their similar tastes in contemporary, rock, pop, and classical music. They have performed concerts around the United States and are currently working on their first studio album with producer/engineer Matt Filosa, to be recorded at the University of South Alabama. NP travels around the country performing concerts and master classes for percussionists of all ages and interests. For booking information, please click on the Contact page and include "Novus Percutere" in the subject line.
symmetry | reflection available now!
NP released their first full length album entitled symmetry | reflection on September 30, 2015. The album was recorded at the University of South Alabama and produced by Matt Filosa from Synced Up Designs. Track listing consists of contemporary process pieces for percussion duo, but each utilizing "process" in a unique way. Music featured on the album include composers Steve Reich, John Psathas, Christopher Adler, Ivan Treviño, Steve Gisby, and Luis Rivera. symmetry | reflection is distributed FOR FREE! To reserve your free copy, fill out the Contact Form on this site here. Check out a preview to the album below!
NP released their first full length album entitled symmetry | reflection on September 30, 2015. The album was recorded at the University of South Alabama and produced by Matt Filosa from Synced Up Designs. Track listing consists of contemporary process pieces for percussion duo, but each utilizing "process" in a unique way. Music featured on the album include composers Steve Reich, John Psathas, Christopher Adler, Ivan Treviño, Steve Gisby, and Luis Rivera. symmetry | reflection is distributed FOR FREE! To reserve your free copy, fill out the Contact Form on this site here. Check out a preview to the album below!
-Commissioned Works from NP-
Hold Fast by Ivan Treviño, for vibraphone and drum set
*premiered on September 26, 2014 at the University of South Alabama
featured on the album symmetry | reflection
visit ivandrums.com to purchase sheet music
Nongak by Christopher Adler, for marimba/vibraphone stacks
*premiered on April 6, 2013 at the University of South Alabama
featured on the album symmetry | reflection
visit christopheradler.com to purchase sheet music
Hold Fast by Ivan Treviño, for vibraphone and drum set
*premiered on September 26, 2014 at the University of South Alabama
featured on the album symmetry | reflection
visit ivandrums.com to purchase sheet music
Nongak by Christopher Adler, for marimba/vibraphone stacks
*premiered on April 6, 2013 at the University of South Alabama
featured on the album symmetry | reflection
visit christopheradler.com to purchase sheet music