Apricus Duo 

Apricus Duo is a Massachusetts-based percussion ensemble consisting of Leah Dunbar and Sam Logan. They first played as a duet in 2018 and following recital performances at their alma maters - Kenyon College (Leah) and UMass Lowell (Sam) - they continued to play after graduation, making their official premier as Apricus Duo in the winter of 2022. 

 

In addition to their performances, Sam and Leah are active educators and administrative professionals in the area. Their main devotion is to the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps, where they first became friends and now work for the organization. The name “Apricus” - a Latin word meaning “sun-kissed” or “growing in the sunshine” - harkens back to the thousands of summer rehearsal hours they spent as performers with the corps. While classically trained percussionists, Leah and Sam’s primary instrument is the marimba, and they aim to share the largely unknown beauty of this stunning instrument with listeners.