Hold on to your sticks! Scored for “seven sound sources” and written and premiered by Steven Schick, Bone Alphabet by Brian Ferneyhough is one of the most difficult percussion solos ever written. In this video, Brian Ferneyhough talks about the first couple of measures of Bone Alphabet.
Has anyone played Bone Alphabet? Leave your thoughts and comments below. (more…)
PASIC is over and we are excited about the interview we did with Gordon Stout on Saturday. Look for it in the podcast feed on iTunes or check it out on the site. Today’s video features Gordon conducting the Marimba Orchestra from the 2007 PAS Day of Percussion (Joel Smales, host). The orchestra is playing Bolero by Eustacio Rosales. This piece was transcribed by Clair Omar Musser and was featured at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair as part of the 100-piece marimba orchestra concert.
Have you heard any other large marimba orchestra pieces? What is your favorite? Leave a comment below.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on November 14, 2010.
We are into Day 3 of 2010 PASIC and the convention is going great! Tonight’s evening concert features the Stanton Moore Trio. Before the concert, check out this video of the Stanton Moore Trio with Robert Walter (Hammond B-3) and Will Bernard (guitar). The trio performs “Squash Blossom” live at the KEXP (Seattle) studio. Recorded 5/15/10.
Are you planning on attending the concert at PASIC tonight? What is your favorite Stanton Moore Trio album? Let us know. Leave your thoughts in the comments.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on November 12, 2010.
Psappha is a work for multi-percussion by Iannis Xenakis. The work is scored for three groups of three groups of both wood and skins and three groups of metal instruments and the specific instrumentation is left up to the performer. This performance features percussion virtuoso Steve Schick.
Samuel Solomon’s program notes on Psappha can be found here. Has anyone performed this piece? What instruments did you end up using? Leave a comment below.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on November 10, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
What is the difference between a CV (curriculum vitae) and a resume? In this post I want to discuss the major differences between a CV and Resume and show you an example of each. As a student, I think it is very important to have an updated resume. You will need to use a resume for grad school auditions and job interviews. It also comes in handy when you apply for scholarships at your university or to PASIC. Keep all of your programs and try and update your resume at least twice a year (Summer and Winter Break). (more…)
Welcome to part II! Fresh off a residency at the University of Texas at Austin, I sat down and had an off-the-cuff conversation with Dr. John Parks who is Associate Professor of Percussion at Florida State University. In Part – II we get down to business and discuss why Haydn is a hack, the new Florida State Percussion Ensemble CD, and the importance of Leigh Howard Stevens’ book “Method of Movement”. Plus, the most epic thing to ever happen on PATV happens about 12 minutes in!
What topics would you like for us to discuss next time? Leave your comments.
For past episodes visit: Percussion Axiom TV
Originally posted on DrumChattr on November 7, 2010 by Thomas Burritt.
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