3-Minute Percussion by Mark Shelton is an engaging and practical collection designed to help percussionists develop essential skills in just a few minutes a day. Featuring concise, focused exercises and musical studies, this resource provides an efficient way for students to strengthen technique, improve reading, and build confidence on a variety of percussion instruments. Whether used as a warm-up, supplemental practice material, or classroom resource, 3-Minute Percussion makes skill development accessible and enjoyable for players at every level. Written by acclaimed percussion educator and composer Mark Shelton, 3-Minute Percussion combines musicality with purposeful instruction, helping students make meaningful progress without overwhelming practice sessions. Its flexible format is ideal for individual practice, private lessons, and ensemble settings, making it a valuable...
The University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory welcomes Dr. Bill Shaltis as Assistant Professor of Percussion. He joins from the University of Memphis, where he served as Associate Professor and Area Coordinator. An active musician and educator, he co-founded the Two Rivers Timpani Summit, has published in Percussive Notes, and shares pedagogy resources online. His work emphasizes collaboration, diverse representation, and international performance, including grant-supported percussion initiatives.
We've just returned from the 2026 Texas Music Educators Association convention, where our exhibit was slammed with students and educators. Percussion specialist Davis Nickles and founder Neil Grover show off two new, innovative products for percussionists.
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We are always careful not to criticize competitors’ products. However, when we see a design trend that we believe makes playing more difficult, we feel obligated to address it. Grover Pro chime mallets include several thoughtful design features that we believe set them apart. Chief among these is the handle, which has an oblong profile. This design choice is intentional, and it addresses a fundamental playing problem. Playing chimes is inherently challenging. Percussionists must read complex music, watch the conductor, and strike the correct tube with precision—all at once. Any design element that reduces accuracy only increases this difficulty. While our mallet heads use a traditional cylindrical design, the handle shape is what makes the difference. When you grip a...
This year’s Percussive Arts Society International Convention was nothing short of legendary—one of the biggest, boldest, most electric shows we’ve ever seen!
Thousands of percussionists packed into the exhibit hall, and the Grover Pro booth quickly became one of the event’s hottest hubs. Our percussion experts were in full force, showcasing the complete lineup of Grover Pro’s world-class gear and even offering an exclusive sneak peek at the exciting new products coming in 2026.
And as if the energy wasn’t high enough, many of our top-tier artist endorsers dropped by, delivering the kind of inspiration and artistry that only PASIC can ignite!
