Hailed as "One of the most innovative and exciting percussion ensembles to emerge in the golden age of chamber music" (Jonathan Haas, New York University) for their immersive sound world, New York City-based Excelsis Percussion Quartet is Marcelina Suchocka (Poland), Aya Kaminaguchi (Japan), Britton-René Collins (United States), and Mariana Ramirez (Mexico). 

This international group of women with a multilingual combination of five languages join together to speak the universal language of rhythm, rooted in their belief that music possesses an ability to unite us all. Excelsis brings vibrancy to the percussion community through eclectic programming, innovative storytelling, and embracing their intersectional identities.

Excelsis' breadth of repertoire spans from classical to avant-garde. As advocates for multi-genre representation and equality in chamber music programming, Excelsis charms audiences with versatile and uniquely innovative concert experiences. Excelsis proudly endorses Sabian Cymbals and Pearl/Adams instruments. 

Described as a “Fiery new percussion quartet on the rise,” (Christopher O’Riley) Excelsis made their debut in 2014 at the PAS NYC Weekend of Percussion. Since then, they have toured North America, been featured twice on NPR’s “From the Top,” received a 2024 Chamber Music America Artistic Projects Program grant in the maximum tier of support, and been selected as the 2025 Ensemble in Residence for the Women Composers Festival of Hartford. 

Excelsis’ notable projects include premiering their inaugural program featuring women composers in Sō Percussion's concert series, ”Brooklyn Bound," participating in the Tippet Rise Music Festival in Montana, performing John Luther Adams' "Inuksuit" alongside members of the Montana Symphony and Grammy-nominated percussionist Doug Perkins, and debuting their performance/clinic centered on the environmental justice movement, titled “Rooted in Rhythm.” In addition to their active performance schedule, Excelsis delivers masterclasses/educational residencies. Most recently, Excelsis served as resident chamber ensemble at SUNY Potsdam, Goshen College, and Northeastern Illinois University.