The annual Iowa Central Percussion Concert will feature Omaha Street Percussion, a group that exists to bring the art of percussion to the public in a way that is tangible, obtainable and exciting.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend.

“This is all possible thanks to the support from the Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation,” said Jeremy Smith, director of athletic bands at Iowa Central. “This is a great way to help improve numbers in music participation at multiple age levels around the state.

“As music is a lifelong endeavor, we want to see more participating in ensembles starting with middle school and going through high school, college and beyond.”

Omaha Street Percussion will also be conducting presentations and workshops in elementary schools the day prior to the event. Those workshops will show just how the group brings music to life through the use of various recycled items and instruments they have made over the years.

Smith noted that Butler, Cooper, Feelhaver and Duncombe within the Fort Dodge School District will be hosting OSP.

“I wanted to bring a music performance of a different style and genre to the area and to Decker Auditorium,” Smith said. “Their performance is entertaining to those young and old and we want as many as possible to see it.

“This is not just an event for Fort Dodge, but for all of our area communities.”

Omaha Street Percussion is directed by Justin Fisher with members including Jeff Babcock, Dakari White, Chris Sikkema, Tony Lever, Josh Meyer and Henry Fernandez.