I just returned from the Naples (FL) Philharmonic Percussion Summit. The event featured percussionists from the Naples, Florida, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Syracuse Symphony Orchestras. I was invited to present a percussion accessories clinic and perform in the evening percussion ensemble concert. Groove master Zoro (pictured) was also a featured clinician and performed with the ensemble. All involved had a blast! The concert audience of over 1,000 was treated to everything from "Garbage Music" to "Marimba Master" arrangements to a new piece by former Pittsburgh Symphony timpanist Stan Leonard. The concert concluded with a spirited performance by Zoro accompanied by the ensemble. It was a memorable evening. You can read more about it here: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/sep/10/drummers-delight-zoro-and-his-fellow-percussionist/ If you're in the area...
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Boston Symphony percussionist Lee Vinson took time out to stop by the shop and visit today. While he was here, Lee had a chance to provide some feedback on the new Grover G3 snare drum prototypes.
Lee made some great suggestions that will be incorporated into the next generation of prototypes. Lee also reported that his new "X-Series" tambourine (synthetic head) got lots of use this summer at Tanglewood (it rained most of June & July). He said that everyone loved the new instrument!
On Saturday, September 12th, I will be a guest artist at the Naples Philharmonic Center Percussion Summit. This day long event will feature percussionists from the Atlanta , Naples, Florida and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestras. Renown groovemaster Zoro will be a featured clinician. I will be giving a cymbal, tambourine & triangle clinic as well as performing with the All Star Percussion Ensemble. If you're in the area be sure to catch this exciting event!
To listen to the radio promo, CLICK HERE.
It seems that the percussion community in Japan really appreciates the high quality and great sound of our hand-crafted tambourines. Recently, we received a record tambourine order from our distributor in Tokyo. When we packed the order for shipping we realized that a "photo op" was in order...
