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.

Illinois Day of percussion

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

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,

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Boston Conservatory Percussion Happenings

By | December 7th, 2013|Categories: News|

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

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PASIC 2013 – Indianapolis

By | November 16th, 2013|Categories: News|

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

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Boston Symphony Percussionists – Kyle Brightwell and Matt McKay in clinic – “BSO After the First Year”

By | October 28th, 2013|Categories: News|

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

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The TROMP Competition Repertoire Days 2013 at Boston Conservatory

By | October 19th, 2013|Categories: News|

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

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Director of Percussion at the University of CT

By | September 1st, 2013|Categories: News|

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!

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Interlochen Adult Band Camp

By | August 26th, 2013|Categories: Clinics, News|

Interlochen hosts an Adult Band Camp - which is an amazingly gratifying experience for some wonderful adult amateur percussionists!   It was my pleasure to help them with both large ensemble/band and chamber music.   For their

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Interlochen Arts Camp 2013

By | August 5th, 2013|Categories: Clinics, News|

The 2013 Interlochen Arts Camp was a great success!   Just a few highlights of the summer orchestra included Hary Janos Suite, The Sorcerer’ss Apprentice, Capriccio Espagnol, Don Juan, Shostakovich 5th Symphony and MORE!    Percussion Ensemble

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James Moore Visited the Interlochen Arts Camp

By | July 8th, 2013|Categories: News|

James L. Moore visited the Interlochen Arts Camp to present a clinic and do a sight-reading session with the students.  It was my first time meeting James and it was a pleasure to have him

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