ARTIST & EDUCATOR INTERVIEWS

INSIDE THE MUSIC:Performance Video and Interview with the Kracken Quartet A massive force of percussion and electronics, The Kraken Quartet is known for their breadth of musical styles and sounds. Since their debut album ‘Separate | Migrate’ in 2017, the group has lent their unique character to recordings with TTNG, Hikes, and more. The group …

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COMPOSER perspective:A Conversation with Joseph Schwantner on “Fast Forward” Featuring Michael Burritt and the Eastman Percussion Ensemble Fast Forward: Chamber Concerto for Solo Percussion, Percussion Quartet, Piano, and Contrabassby Joseph Schwantner Fast Forward was co-commissioned by the Donald F. and Maxine B. Davison Foundation and the Howard Hanson Institute for American Music in celebration of …

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ORCHESTRAL perspective:Profiles in Percussion with Michael Burritt, Eastman School of Music Zildjian Artist Michael Burritt is simultaneously one of the world’s most accomplished percussion soloists, prolific composers, authors and influential music educators. In addition to having performed numerous solo concert tours and master classes across four continents, Michael is currently the President of the Percussive …

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ORCHESTRAL perspectiveS:Konrad Graf: Cymbal Selection and Performance Techniques In this video, Konrad Graf, solo percussionist with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony (hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt), discusses cymbal selection and unique performance techniques in the orchestra literature, including works of Beethoven (9th Symphony), Tchaikosky (4th Symphony, Romeo & Juliet), Bruckner (7th Symphony) and Rachmaninov (Piano Concerto No. 2). Konrad …

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ORCHESTRAL perspective:Profiles in Percussion with Chicago Symphony Percussionist Patsy Dash As a long time percussionist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Patsy Dash has been a trailblazer since she began her percussion journey. She graduated from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., and the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati for her master’s degree and …

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ORCHESTRAL perspective:Profiles in Percussion with James Ross James Ross became a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1979 and since that time he has performed thousands of concerts with the orchestra, both at its home in Symphony Center and in literally every corner of the globe. In addition, he has been a soloist with …

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ORCHESTRAL perspective:Comparing Cymbal Selection in the Orchestral Literature with Edward Choi Anders Åstrand sits down with Edward Choi, Principal Percussionist with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra to talk about his cymbal choices in the orchestral literature. From Mahler to Bartók, Ed performs 10 popular excerpts and discusses his views when selecting cymbals for the appropriate tonal …

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CONCERT perspective:Profiles in Percussion with Garwood Whaley, PAS Hall of Fame From his earliest days of studying drums and percussion, Garwood (Gar) Whaley has been surrounded by talented and accomplished musicians. His earliest teachers hailed from Juilliard and the West Point Band, so it’s no wonder that developing a solid background in performance AND education …

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