From January 22 through Saturday January 28 I had the opportunity to work with the Colombian Youth Philharmonic This is a highly prestigious, audition only orchestra that is comprised of the most talented students from across the country. Above, from Left to Right: Oscar Duarte,
Chase was a student of mine at the Boston Conservatory for 3 years - prior to that he was a student of David Smith getting his undergrad degree at Western Connecticut State University. A special congratulations goes to Chase on winning this postion! He will
Commissioned by the Zildjian Company, Michael Burritt’s Streaming is for percussion soloist and four player percussion ensemble. I needed a piece to play with percussion students when I went to schools to visit - so, I asked Mike if he would be interested in writing
Sponsored by Zildjian, I did a clinic for students and educators at the school. Also, there was the first performance of Mike Burritt’s newest work called Streaming, for percussion soloist (mostly cymbals of course!) and 4 player percussion ensemble. Pictured above are members of the
I had the pleasure to visit and do presentations at Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN) and the University of Memphis. Hosted by Lalo & Julie Davila at MTSU and by Frank Shaffer at the University of Memphis, these clinics were a wonderful opportunity to
I wish I could have got this News up on the website sooner - but the summer up at Interlochen was a whirlwind! Anyway, here are some photos from a GREAT 2011 Interlochen Summer Percussion Institute!
Announcing the 2011 Interlochen Percussion Institute - last year was such a success, we are doing it again this year! This year’s Artist line up is spectacular and again offers a wide variety of learning - Danny Gottlieb (Drumset - Lt. Dan Band and University
For many years I’ve been asked to help with the New World Symphony percussion audition - although stressful and a bit nerve racking, the New World Symphony administration and I have had great success inviting fellows to be a part of the orchestra that have
My former student Rob Knopper won the audition for the section percussion position in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Rob studied with me at the Interlochen Arts Camp and played for me on and off during his time at Juilliard. He won a position in the
