Sympatico Percussion Group

Sympatico Percussion Group creates programs with entertainment and intrigue, virtuosity and poignancy, and appealing melodies and vibrant rhythms from around the world. Their diverse and eclectic repertoire includes rudimental drumming, ragtime xylophone, pop transcriptions and wonderfully uncategorized original compositions that embrace global streams of contemporary musical styles. Enthusiastic audiences exclaim that Sympatico concerts are “beyond imagination…absolutely engaging!”.

“Simpatico” is defined as “compatible; having shared attributes or interests,” and the Sympatico Percussion Group exhibits a true connection of musical backgrounds, aesthetics, and vision. Comprised of like-minded individuals – Scott Herring, Joseph Krygier, Johnny Mendoza, Susan Powell – Sympatico’s collective experience spans multiple decades as performers, composers, educators, and collaborators in the arts.

The group members draw from their many years of performing throughout North America and abroad with chamber ensembles, orchestras, military bands, and as soloists, in addition to considerable cumulative pedagogical experience holding college professorships.

Originating in 2008, Sympatico has performed for community, university, and festival concert series as well as at multiple Percussive Arts Society events throughout the U.S. At the forefront is the ensemble’s commitment to education exhibited by their collective collegiate teaching experience including appointments at The Ohio State University, University of South Carolina, and McMurry University.

Co-Sponsored by the Casper College Foundation and KCWY-13

Partial funding is the Wyoming Community Foundation – Casper Area, the Wyoming Arts Council through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming State Legislature, as well as Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming Arts Council.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wheeler Concert Hall, Casper College, 1451 Lisco Dr., Casper, United States