There’s always exciting things going on in the Percussion World!
Below you will find a collection of past and future events, concerts, masterclasses, and more! If you have any photographs that you would like to add to these articles, feel free to send me an email or provide a downloadable link to the contact page.
University of CT Percussion and Brass Day
On Saturday, September 13th, Keith Aleo (UCONN Percussion Faculty) and Louis Hanzlik will be hosting a Brass and Percussion Day for High School Students and Teachers from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at UCONN-Storrs. All Brass and Percussion
University of Miami – Zildjian Cymbal Testing Day
On behalf of Zildjian, Aaron Jackson and I presented a cymbal testing day at the University of Miami. Hosted by Svet Stoyanov, the event was a huge success. We brought upwards of 40 cymbals The
Interlochen 2014
As the summer comes to a close, it’s great to look back at Interlochen and all the fantastic musical happenings - main photo is of the percussion section at the Interlochen Adult Band Camp. Guests
In Memory of Steve Weiss
In memory of Steve Weiss 1943 - 2014 A great friend...we’ll miss you Steve. Photo above with Steve at PASIC 2011
Boston Conservatory Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
Boston Conservatory’s Spring Percussion Ensemble Concert was a great success! Check out the program below.
University of Connecticut Percussion Ensemble Concert
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
Visit to Brigham Young University and Utah State University
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
Jean Baptiste at Boston Conservatory & University of Connecticut
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 Denver
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