Concert Percussion

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

Interviews with Vic Firth Artists

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

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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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A Conversation with Greg Zuber, Principal Percussionist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Interviews with Vic Firth Artists

A Conversation with Greg Zuber, Principal Percussionist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra On 6/24/20, we went LIVE with the Vic Firth Signature Artist, Greg Zuber, Principal Percussionist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Join us as we sit down with Greg and discuss his snare drum sticks, Nothung and the Excalibur. Greg shares his backstory for …

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Ji Hye Jung on Minoro Miki’s “Time for Marimba”

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Ji Hye Jung on Minoro Miki’s “Time for Marimba” As performers, we are constantly evolving in our musical perspective. Musical compositions that we may have played as students take on a fresh new interpretation when performed many years later. Keith Aleo caught up with Ji Hye Jung, Associate Professor of Percussion at Vanderbilt University’s Blair …

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A Conversation with Jake Nissly, Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony

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A Conversation with Jake Nissly, Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony Watch our in depth interview with Jake Nissly, Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony. Hear what Jake’s goals were when designing his signature stick and, most importantly, how it sounds when Jake plays part of Delecluse 9! We will also discuss Jake’s …

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A Conversation with Theodor Milkov

Interviews with Vic Firth Artists

Inside the Technique:A Conversation with Theodor Milkov Well-known for his “pianistic” approach, revolutionary ideas and technical abilities, Theodor Milkov is currently one of the world’s most innovative artists, bringing the marimba to a new level of performance. The fluidity of movement and precision of independent lines delivered with utmost musicality is a witness to the …

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Third Coast Percussion on “Perfectly Voiceless” by Devonté Hynes

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Third Coast Percussion on “Perfectly Voiceless” by Devonté Hynes Peter Martin and Robert Dillon from Third Coast Percussion sit down to discuss the journey between the commission, the composition and the performance of  “Perfectly Voiceless” by Devonté Hynes, including the process of working with the composer, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, arranging the interlude for a …

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