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Endorser Clinic At Southern Illinois University

St. Louis Principal Percussionist, Will James, will be presenting at the Southern Illinois University Summer Percussion Institute. When: June 11, 2013: 10 am Title of Clinic: Preparation: How to approach a new work on Day One Contact: Daniel R. Smithiger Percussion/Director of Basketball Bands Department of Music/College of Arts and Sciences Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Box 1771 Edwardsville, IL. 62026 dsmithi@siue.edu (618) 650-3913

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Dr. Guy Gauthreaux II Joins Artist Roster

Principal Timpanist of the U.S. Navy Band (ret.), Dr. Gauthreaux is a sought after clinician and percussion educator. He has presented percussion master classes at the University of Maryland, Howard University, Louisiana State University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has also been a featured clinician at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, Maryland Day of Percussion, Virginia Day of Percussion, South Central Regional Music Conference, the Louisiana Music Educators Conference, the Armed Forces School of Music, and the Nebraska Band Masters Convention. Guy’s timpani and percussion playing can be heard on numerous recordings with the United States Navy Band and the Washington Winds, and he is also featured on recordings...

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New Castanet Mounting Frame !

Our new castanet mounting frame quickly and securely transforms your handle castanets into a versatile castanet machine! Designed to fit all popular brands of pro-level castanets, our frame can be placed on a table top or mounted onto any standard cymbal stand for greater flexibility in positioning. Unlike flimsy sheet metal stands, our solid oak frame is extra durable and will provide many years of trouble-free service. The large clamping knob adjusts felt-lined jaws to easily accommodate handles of various diameters. Hard durometer rubber isolation feet ensure that the base remains vibration free. Made with pride in the USA.

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Keith Carrick Joins Artist Roster!

Utah Symphony Principal Percussionist Keith Carrick joined the Utah Symphony as Principal Percussionist in 2012. From 2007 to 2012, he was Principal Percussionist of the Sarasota Orchestra, and appeared as guest soloist with the orchestra on several occasions. While in Sarasota, Keith was also on faculty at the State College of Florida. Keith has performed and taught extensively across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Originally from Mt. Airy, Maryland, Keith began his musical studies at age 8 in the public schools and at age 15 honed his classical training through the National Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Fellowship Program. He went on to graduate from Boston University as a student of Tim Genis, and the New England Conservatory as a student...

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