The Percussion Ensemble is known for its energetic, crowd-pleasing performances, and "Locally Grown," both focused and eclectic, promises to be no exception. Along a spectrum that runs from Erik Santos' joyous "Sun Dogs" to Subaram Raman's disturbing "Martyrdom of the Basiji for Eight Percussionists," the program will present compositions that display an virtuosic range of moods and styles. They include Michael Udow's "Topsy Turvy," Michael Daugherty's "Shaken Not Stirred" and David T. Little's "Speak Softly." A new arrangement of a work by William Bolcom and a new composition by Assistant Professor Kristin Kuster will also be premiered. Dave Hollinden's energetic 'reckless' for eight percussionists is also featured.