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Sō Percussion on the Sō Percussion Summer Institute (SoSI)

Sō Percussion on the Sō Percussion Summer Institute (SōSI) Since its inception in 1999, education has become an increasingly important part of Sō Percussion’s mission. Its members share a firm belief that inherent in an artist’s career is a responsibility to pass on practical advice and mentorship to young artists. The Sō Percussion Summer Institute …

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Profiles in Percussion with Christos Rafalides

Profiles in Percussion:A Conversation with Christos Rafalides With a background and degrees in Jazz Vibraphone Performance from Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, Christos Rafalides has exploded on the jazz music scene with collaborations ranging from the legendary Charles Mingus ‘Epitaph’ band to Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz At Lincoln Center band, to world …

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A Conversation with Matt Howard, Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

A Conversation with Matt Howard, Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic On 7/8/20, we went LIVE with the Vic Firth Signature Artist, Matt Howard, Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Join us as we sit down with Matt, and go through what it takes to make it through the audition process from mental …

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Sandbox Percussion on “Seven Pillars” by Andy Akiho

Sandbox Percussion on “Seven Pillars”by Andy Akiho Victor Caccese and Jonny Allen sit down to discuss their latest work for percussion quartet “Seven Pillars,” which consists of 7 ensemble movements and 4 solo movements. This inside look at the composition covers a full range of topics, from the close collaboration with composer Andy Akiho to …

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