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

    By | September 13th, 2014|Categories: News|

    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

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      University of Miami – Zildjian Cymbal Testing Day

      By | September 5th, 2014|Categories: News|

      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

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        Interlochen 2014

        By | August 17th, 2014|Categories: News|

        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

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          In Memory of Steve Weiss

          By | May 2nd, 2014|Categories: News|

          In memory of Steve Weiss 1943 - 2014 A great friend...we’ll miss you Steve. Photo above with Steve at PASIC 2011

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            Boston Conservatory Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert

            By | May 1st, 2014|Categories: News|

            Boston Conservatory’s Spring Percussion Ensemble Concert was a great success!   Check out the program below.

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              University of Connecticut Percussion Ensemble Concert

              By | April 18th, 2014|Categories: News|

              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

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                Visit to Brigham Young University and Utah State University

                By | March 18th, 2014|Categories: Clinics, News|

                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

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                  Jean Baptiste at Boston Conservatory & University of Connecticut

                  By | March 8th, 2014|Categories: Clinics, News|

                  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

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                    University of Denver

                    By | February 28th, 2014|Categories: Clinics, News|

                    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

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