Novus Percutere is a percussion duo comprised of Dr. Justin Alexander (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Dr. Luis Rivera (University of South Alabama). Long time friends since their days together at Florida State University, Novus 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 have released one full-length album to date (scroll down to SoundCloud player to hear the album). Novus 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.
Novus Percutere Appearances
nief-norf Summer Festival - Virtual Marathon Concert
(July 12, 2020)
University of Central Florida Percussion Summer Institute - UCF
(July 8-9, 2019)
College Music Society Southern Regional Conference - University of Central Florida
(February 28 - March 2, 2019)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Marimba Festival - UTRGV
(April 28, 2018)
World Premiere Performance of The Rule of Five - University of South Alabama
(April 24, 2018)
World Premiere Performance of The Rule of Five - Virginia Commonwealth University
(April 18, 2018)
Oklahoma Day of Percussion - Oklahoma City University
(March 10-11, 2017)
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR
(March 8, 2017)
Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA
(March 14, 2016)
Ouachita Baptist University - Ouachita, AR
(March 13, 2016)
Central Arkansas Percussion Festival - University of Central Arkansas
(March 12, 2016)
CD Release Concert - Virginia Commonwealth University
(October 1, 2015)
World Premiere Performance of Hold Fast - University of South Alabama
(September 26, 2014)
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
(March 21, 2014)
World Premiere Performance of Nongak - University of South Alabama
(April 6, 2013)
(July 12, 2020)
University of Central Florida Percussion Summer Institute - UCF
(July 8-9, 2019)
College Music Society Southern Regional Conference - University of Central Florida
(February 28 - March 2, 2019)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Marimba Festival - UTRGV
(April 28, 2018)
World Premiere Performance of The Rule of Five - University of South Alabama
(April 24, 2018)
World Premiere Performance of The Rule of Five - Virginia Commonwealth University
(April 18, 2018)
Oklahoma Day of Percussion - Oklahoma City University
(March 10-11, 2017)
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR
(March 8, 2017)
Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA
(March 14, 2016)
Ouachita Baptist University - Ouachita, AR
(March 13, 2016)
Central Arkansas Percussion Festival - University of Central Arkansas
(March 12, 2016)
CD Release Concert - Virginia Commonwealth University
(October 1, 2015)
World Premiere Performance of Hold Fast - University of South Alabama
(September 26, 2014)
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
(March 21, 2014)
World Premiere Performance of Nongak - University of South Alabama
(April 6, 2013)
symmetry | reflection available now!
Novus 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!
Novus 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 Novus Percutere-
The Rule of Five by Adam Silverman, double percussion concerto with wind ensemble
*premiered on April 18, 2018 at Virginia Commonwealth University and April 24, 2018 at the University of South Alabama
visit adambsilverman.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
The Rule of Five by Adam Silverman, double percussion concerto with wind ensemble
*premiered on April 18, 2018 at Virginia Commonwealth University and April 24, 2018 at the University of South Alabama
visit adambsilverman.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