Orchestral Percussionist A Grover Pro Percussion artist since 2014, Iñaki Martín was born in Madrid. He completed his musical studies in the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música, where he received the Master's Degree in Percussion Diploma. He was awarded scholarships from both the Spanish Ministry of Culture and the Regional Government of Madrid in order to continue his musical studies at the Amsterdam Conservatory of Music (The Netherlands) where he received the Performer's Diploma in Percussion. He has been member of many chamber ensembles performing music from the Renaissance to the avant-garde, having commissioned and premiered more than 50 compositions written by national and international composers. As a soloist, his performances are remarkable in the Círculo de Bellas Artes of Madrid...
Freelance Musician; Founder/Director - McCormick Percussion Group Robert McCormick is currently a freelance musician and founder/director of the McCormick Percussion Group. He served as principal percussionist/assistant timpanist with the Florida Orchestra for 20 seasons and taught at the University of South Florida for 45 years. He is a former member of the Harry Partch Ensemble and often performs with high profile artists of all genres. In 2010, he conducted the premiere performance of Chan Hae Lee’s Korean folk opera Simcheongga at the National Center of Performing Arts in Seoul. In March 2014 Robert performed the world premiere of Baljinder Sekhon’s Double Percussion Concerto at Carnegie Hall with percussionist Lee Hinkle. His myriad recordings with the McCormick Percussion Group, McCormick Duo...
Professor of Percussion Studies - Claflin University Jovon Milford is a percussionist and educator dedicated to excellence in performance and music education. With experience spanning both higher education and public-school programs, he is recognized for building strong percussion traditions and mentoring students at all levels. Jovan serves as Professor of Percussion Studies at Claflin University, where he teaches applied percussion and directs percussion activities within the music program. He previously held the position of Director of Athletic Bands and Director of Percussion at Limestone University, where he led marching and athletic band programs while continuing to develop collegiate percussion studies. In addition to his collegiate work, Jovan has an extensive background in public-school education. He has served as a high school...
Professor of Music, Percussion Area Head - University of Iowa School of Music Dan Moore explores the creative and expressive capabilities of percussion, making music with inspiring performers throughout the world in an array of diverse musical settings. He has performed in North, Central, and South America, Asia, Europe, and in most of the USA including Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii. A vibes, marimba, and percussion artist, he has appeared on more than 30 professional recordings from jazz to contemporary and steel band to percussion groups. In 1986 he and Nashville steel pan artist Mat Britain formed the first touring pan/marimba duo, one of the longest running percussion duos still touring and recording today. Music of the Britain Moore Duo...
Percussionist, Teacher, Composer Joe Porter is a multi-award winning Canadian Percussionist, teacher and composer. Based in Southern Alberta, Canada, Joe is a passionate educator, performer, and composer. He teaches at the University of Lethbridge and directs many university and community ensembles. Joe is a Ludwig-Musser, Salyers Percussion, Dream Cymbals & Gongs and Grover Pro Percussion artist. Joe has many diverse interests but has been recognized for performing and teaching marimba with six mallets. He is the author of two marimba books: The Art of Marimba with Six Mallets(dedicated to expanding the repertoire for six mallets) Six-Mallet Technique Diversified(a comprehensive book and online video to learn six-mallet marimba technique) A frequent traveler and international clinician, Joe has presented clinics, master classes and...
