We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Darin Wadley has joined the roster of Grover Pro endorsers! Dr. Wadley is the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. He performs regularly as principal timpanist with the Sioux City Symphony and throughout the region in a variety of musical styles and on a wide variety of instruments including jazz drumset, solo marimba and percussion, and Trinidadian steel drums.
Starting Wednesday Endorsing Artist Justin Alexander will be travelling around the world (literally) giving recitals and masterclasses Here is his tour schedule: March 8: Master class and recital at the University of Arkansas - Ft. Smith March 10 - 11: Clinic and recital at the Oklahoma Day of Percussion - Oklahoma City University March 26: Clinic at the Virginia Day of Percussion April 3: Master class and recital at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro April 21: Clinic and recital at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point June 21-25: Presentation and recital at the 6th International Conference on Minimalist Music - Knoxville, TN July 9 - 14: Presentation at the College Music Society International Convention - Sydney, Australia...
Last week I had the pleasure of participating as a clinician and adjudicator for The 13th High School Percussion Ensemble festival held at Ohio State University. Hosted by Dr. Susan Powell and the OSU Percussion Studio, over one hundred young percussionists had the opportunity to perform, attend masterclasses, and work with top professionals like the fantastic Chris Norton and me. Not only did the young students perform, but, the OSU faculty, alumni and OSU ensemble also contributed top tier musical performances to the festival. The highlights for me were performances by Susan Powell, Chris Norton and Joseph Krygier. Each artist is a force to be reckoned with! I was thrilled to get a chance to conduct two new (to me...
Join me for a FREE percussion masterclass at the University of Central Florida this Friday at 11:30am.
Hosted by Grover Endorser and Professor Kirk Gay at the University of Central Florida the class will cover the arts of tambourine & triangle playing. Bring your tambourine and partake in the festivities! It will be highly educational, entertaining and fun!
When : Friday, Feb 3, 2017
Time: 11:30am - 12:30 pm
Where: University of Central Florida, Bldg 199M-Room 203
Join Grover Pro Endorser Professor Scott Herring and the University of South Carolina at the 2016 Percussion All-State Tune Up Day! Students will participate in an afternoon of free instruction and guidance which will be focused on the South Carolina All-State audition material. This is the second consecutive year that this FREE terrific event is being held. If you live within a drive of USC, don’t miss it!
Starting December 12 Scott will commence his high school clinic tour. This year's tour will take him to seven high schools where he will present percussion clinics and work with students.
CLICK HERE for more information on the percussion program at University of South Carolina.
