The University of Connecticut Percussion Ensemble presented their Spring concert - Keith Aleo Director, Tom Reaves and Nate Gworek Graduate Assistants. Repertoire was: Strange Loops by Patrick Long Intentions - Eugene Novotney Pegasus - Ben Wahlund (John Schauster soloist) Mother Goose Suite - Ravel, Arr.
I did clinics at two wonderful schools - Brigham Young University and Utah State University. The host at Utah State University was a former student of mine, Jason Nicholson. At Brigham Young (photo above), I had the good fortune to meet a new friend, percussion
My good friend and colleague Jean Baptiste Leclere, 1st percussionist with the Paris Opera, visited NY and Boston in March. As part of his visit, he presented an amazing class at Boston Conservatory and the University of CT. (U of CT students pictured above) His
I visited the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music, in February - the teacher there is a long time friend of mine, John Kinzie. John is also the principal percussionist of the Colorado Symphony and also plays out at the Grand Teton Summer Music Festival
I had the good fortune to be a guest artist at the Illinois Day of Percussion. Highlights of the event included judging a student mock audition & presenting a clinic based on the audition. Also, premiering (with Jerry Noble and two of his Wright State
First was the Percussion Studio Recital featuring the Music of Nexus. This concert evolved as I was working with several of my students picking SD solos. I ended up suggesting 3 different pieces from the Nexus Snare Drum Portfolio (LINK: http://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/nexus-portfolio-for-snare-drum/snare-drum-solo). Then, I thought “why not
Every year, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is an amazing event for many reasons. Not only is PASIC about percussion, but it’s about people. Connecting and reconnecting - I just love PASIC because it’s about my two favorite things in life - percussion
The two newest members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra presented a clinic at Boston Conservatory titled “BSO after the First Year.” It was wonderful to hear these two percussionists talk about their experiences and challenges - both are wonderful speakers as well as players! The
The Tromp Competition Repertoire Days took place at Boston Conservatory October 19 and 20th - Guests were Arnold Marinissen (the Netherlands, Tromp jury member), Mike Truesdell (USA, 2nd prize winner of the Tromp Competition in 2010) and Alexandre Esperet (France, 1st prize winner of the
I won the Director of Percussion Position at the University of CT beginning in the Fall of 2013. I will be teaching Percussion Ensemble and Percussion Lessons. Go Huskies!