NCPP 2024

May 19-21 2024
University of Texas at Arlington
Host: Dr. Andrew Eldridge
Arlington, Texas

The Application Process for both the NCPP 2024 Professionals Recital & Student Recital is NOW CLOSED! Any further applications received will definitely be waitlisted. THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO APPLIED!

I am thrilled to host the 2024 National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy (NCPP) in the Department of Music on the University of Texas at Arlington campus from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday lunchtime, May 19-21, 2024. Registration is indeed open on the NCPP website (percussionpedagogy.org).  

There are two airports available to those flying into the metroplex. The larger Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 21 minutes north from the campus area. The smaller Dallas-Love Field Airport is located in further away in Dallas and is a 40-minute drive to campus. Rideshare companies also provide direct travel to your hotel from these airports. 

Please note the Arlington area hosts several events for entertainment. AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys and located in Arlington, will host the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals Championship on May 17-19, 2024. Traffic may be heavy at times in the north Arlington area and contribute to hard-to-find hotels in the area if not booked through the conference.  

If planning on arriving on Saturday, May 18, 2024, there will be limited rooms throughout the Arlington and unfortunately not at the reduced rate. However, the Texas Rangers, winner of the 2023 MLB World Series, will play a game Saturday, May 18th in their indoor baseball stadium at 6:05pm. 

Our 2024 NCPP Host Hotels are north of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) campus and the UTA Department of Music located at 700 Greek Row Drive. UTA does not provide parking for any event including concerts. If driving your own vehicle, please purchase parking ahead of time using the following procedures: 

  1. Follow the link: https://utarlington.aimsparking.com/permits/?cmd=new_event

  2. Select "Department-Hosted Event”

  3. Select "National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy"

  4. Select permit type "(EVT-FP) Student General Lots ($14/weekday)"

  5. Select the active date

  6. Add vehicle info and confirm

Click here for a campus parking map.

 Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark (3.7 miles from UTA)
1311 Wet N Wild Way
Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (817) 460-2500

Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark NCPP Booking Link

Please use the link above or call (817) 460-2500 and reference the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy Room Block to get a guaranteed room at the rate of $189 + taxes per night (May 19-21, 2024)!   

THIS ROOM BLOCK & REDUCED ROOM RATE WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 5TH!  

Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark features rooms with queen or king beds, minifridges, microwaves, and coffee makers. While this hotel does not offer free breakfast, there is an attached restaurant/bar with full-service kitchen. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness room, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and free internet access.  

Comfort Suites Arlington – Entertainment District (2.7 miles from UTA)
411 W Road to Six Flags St
Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (817) 460-8700

Comfort Suites Arlington - Entertainment District NCPP Booking Link 

Please call (817) 460-8700 and the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy Room Block to get a guaranteed room rate of $169 (King)/$189 (double Queen) for Sunday, May 19th and $99 (King)/$109 (double Queen) for Monday, May 20th. The rate displayed on your reservation will be an average of both days. If booking for more than two guests, there will be an additional guest charge of $10 per person/per night. 

The Comfort Suites Arlington offers a complimentary hot breakfast buffet and free parking. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness room, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and free internet access. If you need to add Saturday to your booking, please call Mary Trantham (Director of Sales - 817.962.0939) directly to receive a discount on that day. 

THIS ROOM BLOCK & REDUCED ROOM RATE WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 21st!  

If you have further questions, feel free to contact:

Andrew Eldridge
andrew.eldridge@uta.edu 

I look forward to seeing you in May! 

Best Wishes,
Andrew Eldridge