So Percussion
Performing ArtsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Sō Percussion is a percussion ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, focused on creating and presenting adventurous new work through collaborative processes. The group aims to broaden audiences by highlighting percussion in diverse forms and by fostering musical exploration that connects performers and listeners across boundaries of genre and discipline. Operating within the performing arts industry, it supports contemporary music through commissioned projects, collaborations, and public presentation, emphasizing the unifying power of music. The organization is described as a leading quartet in its field, engaging in activities that combine creation and presentation to expand the reach of percussion-based contemporary repertoire. A notable recent development includes the release of a video from a new album that features collaboration with Caroline Shaw, illustrating ongoing creative partnerships and public-facing work. Based in the New York City area, the organization maintains a compact team while executing activities that span composition, performance, and outreach within the avant-garde and contemporary music communities.