On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI percussionist Branden Kelly will present his senior recital “Percussion Works.” Kelly, a Cornwall native, in his fourth year of his bachelor of music educatio, has enjoyed many successful performances over the past few years. He was one of two PEI representatives in the 2012 Canadian National Youth Band. He was a Rose Bowl finalist at the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival in June of 2012 and was also selected to perform at the Indian River Music Festival that year. Most recently in January, he placed first in the UPEI Music Performance Competition. Kelly can also be seen performing as the principal percussionist of the UPEI Wind Symphony and as second chair percussionist with the PEI Symphony Orchestra. The recital will feature works from notable percussion composers Paul Smadbeck, Elliot Carter and Steve Reich. Among the highlights, Kelly will perform Ney Rosauro’s Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra, one of the most famous marimba concertos to date. Branden will be accompanied by pianist Morgan Saulnier, Aaron Ellis on marimba and members of the UPEI percussion ensemble. Admission is free. For information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.