Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

Street and Davis Performance Hall, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre

This performance will last approximately 100 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.*

Category A $60 | Category B $45 | Category C $25
$10 students with ID and youth 18 and under

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"The Ju Percussion Group has dedicated, vibrant and highly competent musicians."

— The New York Times

Ju Percussion Group of Taiwan is one of Asia’s most influential contemporary percussion ensembles, known for its virtuosic fusion of Eastern and Western traditions.

In Energy ∞ Infinite, traditional Asian instruments and techniques meet contemporary forms in a vibrant dialogue of rhythm, movement, and sound. 

Celebrating the ensemble’s 40th anniversary, the program features works commissioned by Ju Percussion from composers around the world, including a new piece co-commissioned by the Center for the Arts. With breathtaking precision and physical intensity, the performers transform the stage into a kinetic landscape of sound, where rhythm becomes both language and spectacle.

Drawing from both Eastern and Western percussion traditions, Energy ∞ Infinite reflects the ensemble’s ongoing artistic evolution and its commitment to expanding the expressive language of contemporary percussion. Showcasing the ensemble’s signature blend of precision, physicality, and musical imagination, traditional instruments and techniques are placed in dialogue with contemporary forms, creating a performance that is at once rooted in cultural heritage and oriented toward the future.

More than a display of virtuosity, Energy ∞ Infinite embodies Ju Percussion Group’s belief in rhythm as a universal force — one that transcends borders, connects cultures, and continues to generate new creative energy. The program invites audiences of all ages to experience percussion as a living, evolving art form, driven by collective spirit and infinite possibility.

About the Ensemble

Founded in 1986 by percussionist Ju, Tzong-Ching, the Ju Percussion Group includes 20 professional percussionists and three composers-in-residence, all dedicated to performance, education, and the advancement of percussion art.

Renowned internationally for its innovative integration of Eastern and Western traditions, classical and contemporary idioms, the group is distinguished by its exceptional virtuosity across Western percussion instruments as well as a wide range of traditional Asian percussion forms.

With more than 3,500 performances in Taiwan and abroad, the ensemble has played in 37 countries worldwide, significantly expanding Taiwan’s presence on the global percussion stage. Through its comprehensive education system, Ju Percussion Group has cultivated nearly 160,000 percussion learners, and has commissioned a total of 286 original works to date. 

This performance is supported in part by a gift from Ms. Jennifer F. Spoon.

Co-sponsored by the APIDA + Center

This is Ju Percussion Group's first performance at the center.

Photos by Chen Wei-Chi and courtesy of Ju Percussion Group

* Run times listed here are based on information provided at this time and are subject to change.

FAQs

About This Event

Yes. Every sound in the performance is created using percussion instruments. You'll hear everything from marimbas, vibraphones, drums, and cymbals to gongs and other instruments from around the world. Ju Percussion Group showcases the remarkable variety of sounds, colors, and rhythms that percussion can create.

No. Ju Percussion Group's Energy ∞ Infinite is an instrumental performance featuring percussion instruments. The focus is on the remarkable variety of sounds, rhythms, and textures created by the ensemble's instruments.

Energy ∞ Infinite features a mix of contemporary works and music inspired by a variety of musical traditions. Ju Percussion Group is known for pushing the boundaries of percussion while also celebrating cultural heritage, creating a performance that feels both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition.

Yes. The program includes Voices Through Time, a newly commissioned work by composer Michael Burritt. The Center for the Arts joins Ju Percussion as a co-commissioner, helping support the creation of this new piece and bringing it to audiences as part of the ensemble’s performance.

In addition to familiar concert percussion instruments, Ju Percussion Group draws on Korean musical traditions and percussion techniques. The result is a distinctive blend of rhythms, timbres, and performance styles that offers audiences a fresh perspective on percussion music.

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The most important thing is that you're comfortable. There is no dress code, so do what feels right for you. Do you want to get dressed to the nines for a special night out? You won't be the only one. Do you feel like keeping things casual? You won't be alone there, either.  

All campus parking, including along Alumni Mall, requires a parking permit from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted by signage. 

Parking is available in the North End Parking Garage on Turner Street at 300 Turner Street NW.

  • For many Center for the Arts performances and large events, this garage will be staffed by an attendant and payment ($10, cash only) must be made at the time of entry. This event parking price is $2 higher than the garage’s daily rate to allow us to provide staffing to make both entering and exiting the garage more efficient for larger numbers of cars. You may exit at the Turner Street gate.
  • All other times, visitors can take a ticket upon entrance and pay the $8 daily rate using Visa or Mastercard when exiting.

Convenient parking is also located in downtown Blacksburg. Town parking is free every day after 5:00 p.m.

Patrons are always welcome to drop off and pick up guests directly at the main doors of the Center for the Arts on Alumni Mall and Turner Street.

Allowing yourself extra time improves the experience for everyone! We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the performance so you have plenty of time for the safety screening and to get settled in your seats. Our lobbies and galleries open 90 minutes before performances, and the theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance start time. Ushers will direct you to your seat and are happy to answer any questions.

For the safety of our guests and performers, all patrons may be required to pass through a walk-through metal detector before entering the theatre. The process is quick and touchless, and you may keep your personal belongings with you. If you need an alternate screening method, please speak with a member of our security team.

A small or clutch-size purse or clear bag is recommended. Oversized bags, luggage, and backpacks will not be permitted inside the theatre. Coat check will be available to check these items.

Concessions from Blacksburg Wine Lab are available for most performances. Concessions availability and locations will be included in the What to Know email for ticket holders. Concessions are available beginning an hour before the performance, so arrive early to avoid the lines and enjoy a drink before the show.

Cameras and recording equipment are not permitted inside the theatre during performances. To avoid distracting the artists and those around you, please turn off or silence your cell phone and put away all electronic devices before the performance begins. Photography, video recording, and audio recording are not permitted unless otherwise announced.

If you’re late, you may hear the beginning of the performance from the lobby while you wait to take your seat — either until intermission or an appropriate break in the program as requested and advised by the artists. Admitting late arrivals into the theatre is timed to cause as little disruption as possible to other guests and the performers on stage. In some cases, you may be seated in an alternate location in the theatre.

You will receive a “What to Know” email approximately 48 hours before the performance with helpful information on approximate runtimes, pre- and post-show activities, and any other information you will need to know before you head out the door. 

We are committed to being fully accessible to all patrons and their companions and strive to make our patrons’ experiences convenient and comfortable. In addition to our venue’s universal design features, we offer services and accommodations for parking, seating, listening, sensory support, courtesy wheelchair, elevators, restrooms, service animals, sign language, and visual aids. Find out more. 

No. Mobile tickets displayed on your smartphone are welcome, though printed tickets are also accepted.

While all sales are final, tickets to most events may be exchanged for another Center for the Arts performance within the current season. Please contact the box office at artscenter@vt.edu or by phone at 540-231-5300 at least one hour in advance of the scheduled performance to request an exchange. Refunds may be offered in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the box office manager.