Principal Timpanist - Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, Symphonia Boca Raton and Atlantic Classical Orchestra Andrew Proctor earned his Master’s Degree in Performance of Percussion from the New England Conservatory, Boston where he studied with Frank Epstein and his Bachelor of Music Degree with Distinction in Percussion from McGill University, Montreal under the tutelage of Pierre Beluse. Since 1996 he’s been the Principal Timpanist for the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, and he’s been the Principal Timpanist for the Symphonia Boca Raton and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra since 2005. Starting in the fall of 2022, Andrew will also be the Principal Timpanist for the Miami City Ballet Orchestra. Prior to moving to Florida, he was the Principal Timpanist and Percussionist of the...
Teacher - Orchestra Percussion & Timpani - Hochschule für Musik, Detmold, Germany
Peter Prommel, teacher of orchestra percussion and timpani at the Hochschule für Musik in Detmold, Germany since 1998, has also been teaching mental preparation for auditions for 5 years. He is the Author of Mindful Practice: 16 Lessons in Preparing Yourself for Challenging Moments (a course protocol), and teaches zen-meditation, mindfulness and compassion, especially during his orchestral-instrument lessons like tambourine, triangle, cymbals and snare drum.
In the orchestra we are mostly waiting. Learning to calm the mind during that waiting time, without drowsiness, is essential for getting the best sounds out of my Grover Orchestra Instruments, and the best preparation for any audition.
Jason Aldean / Nashville Studio Drummer: Rich Redmond is an award-winning recording and touring drummer based in Nashville and Los Angeles. As an in-demand artist, Rich has recorded/toured/performed with: Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Joe Perry, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Eric Church, Deana Carter, Montgomery Gentry, Alabama, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Travis Tritt, Emily West, Chris Cornell, Kelsea Ballerini and many others. Speaker: Rich Redmond’s carefully crafted success philosophy is the reason he’s not only survived-- but thrived-- in the most difficult industry on the planet: the music business. His dynamic, on-your-feet CRASH course for success brings that philosophy to life for audiences around the...
Music Legend Legendary Motown artist, Martha Reeves, is known for her group, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, who performed the hits Dancing in the Street, Jimmy Mack and Heatwave among many others, as well as an incredibly successful solo career. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Martha continues to perform to crowds of 20,000 plus, will soon be receiving her Hollywood Walk of Fame star and is being actively sought after for a number of film and TV projects. She has performed on Broadway, during halftime at the Super Bowl and collaborated with a diverse set of artists ranging from James Brown to the Crystal Method. Martha has been playing Grover Pro tambourines since they first hit the...
Professor of Percussion and Music Education - Université du Québec à Montréal Gina Ryan is a professor of percussion and music education at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Before returning to Canada, she worked for 10 years at the Prem Tinsulanonda International School in Chiang Mai, as the Senior School music teacher and director of bands. She directed choirs, bands, orchestra, and taught composition and music technology. She was also an Honorary Professor at Payap University from 2019-2021. She co-founded the Chiang Mai New Music Ensemble and the International Schools of Chiang Mai Concert Band Music Festival. She also taught music in Switzerland and Canada. As a passionate advocate for new music, Dr. Ryan has commissioned, composed, and performed...
