Today we sit down with Nancy Zeltsman! Marimbist, Educator, and New Music for Marimba Rock Star, we talk about marimba history in the making this summer at the Zeltsman Marimba Festival. Lurkers (people who watch and dont leave comments) you better come out for this one! Please, leave a comment and answer Nancys question of the episode. Please consider contributing to this important need in our repertoire. You can by visiting: Zeltsman New Music
Originally posted on DrumChattr on August 10, 2010 by Tom Burritt.
Michael Colgrass, an American-born Canadian composer began his studies as a percussionist. In this video, Michael talks about his inspiration to become a drummer at the age of eight. He recalls that day in his new autobiography, Adventures of an American Composer. After you watch the video, leave a comment and let us know how you started playing drums.
Originally posted on DrumChattr on August 10, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
Today’s video features an incredible performance of Xenakis’ Persephassa performed on the Lake in Central Park (NYC). This video is courtesy of Liubo Borissov (assistant professor at Pratt Institute’s Department of Digital Arts). For more information, please visit: Make Music New York
Originally posted on DrumChattr on July 19, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
This video features Dante Bucci playing an improvisation on an instrument called the Hang Drum. For more information on the Hang Drum and Dante’s CD, check out: www.dantebucci.com
Originally posted on DrumChattr on July 18, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
This video features the Ghatam, a South Indian percussion instrument that is use in Carnatic music. The finger/hand technique this performer show is truly amazing. Be sure to check out 4:04 to the end!!
Originally posted on DrumChattr on July 18, 2010 by Dave Gerhart.
