I’m often asked if there are different personalities among musicians who play different instruments. It is an extremely difficult question to answer; after all, it is hard to stop laughing when one is laughing that hard! To explain this to someone who has spent little to no time around musicians, it may seem a bit bewildering. After all, a musician is a musician (is a musician), isn’t he? But naturally, we musicians know differently! Anyone who has witnessed an exchange between an oboist bemoaning her reed, only to be interrupted by a violinist complaining about bowings (or seating)…well, assuming they’re standing far enough away to avoid being caught up in the fray, answers should reveal themselves quite easily. Yes, I’ve...
Ensemble Evolution is an international ensemble exploring the future of percussion through composition, education and technology. Taking elements of jazz and contemporary classical music, Ensemble Evolution creates musical experiments by incorporating improvisation, new media, and music technology into their original concept of a 21st century percussion ensemble. Ensemble Evolution came together in September 2010 in Piteå, northern Sweden to explore new music, composition and improvisation. Their first project was a collaboration with their mentor, mallet specialist Anders Åstrand, as well as international artists Dave Samuels and Evaristo Aguilar. In 2011 the group created and directed the inaugural Piteå Percussion Repertoire Festival, attracting students and professionals from around the world. The festival concert series featured the premieres of new works from...
Casey Cangelosi is a rising new star on the percussion horizon. He is making quite a name for himself as a "triple threat" - composer, performer and educator.
I was so impressed with Casey's work that I asked him to write a piece for some of our instruments. To say we're happy with the outcome is an understatement!
You can get more info about, and, purchase the composition at: www.CaseyCangelosi.com
Many at PASIC 2013 got a first look at our new line of seamless timpani mallets. The mallets got over-the-moon reviews, and the inquiries have been nonstop! Our ChromaTone™ mallets will be available in January 2014, but here's a teaser:
ChromaTone™ mallets feature:
Seamless construction
Custom-made felt
Bamboo handles with sure-grip
Plugged ends
Limited lifetime guarantee
Free recovering service
Stay tuned!
