RECENT EVENTS:
Spring 2010 Percussion Clinic Series
Thanks to all of those who attended!
Vance Nurkala: "Drumming 101 (The Basics of the Back Beat & Beyond)" Vance demostracted basic drumset techniques, sticking patterns and rudiments to the drumset, and talked about topics including timing, preparing mentally and hysically, maintenance of your drums and tips for working in a band. For more information about Vance Nurkala: http://www.vancenurkala.com
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Ed Hartman: "The Very Large World of Small Percussion". Ed taught a wide variety of small percussion instruments, including tambourines, triangles, wood blocks, temple blocks, shakers, hand drums, sound effects, gongs, bass drums and cymbals. He demonstrate how these instruments are used in the orchestra, concert band, jazz band, Latin and World groups, and the recording studio. Ed Hartman: http://www.edhartmanmusic.com
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Don Dieterich "Good - Drumming with more parts of your brain" Don performed a great clinic about classic sideman drumming in a variety of styles and situations. Don is a wonderful teacher (Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace). He has a great warm and smooth feel to his playing. Don Dieterich received his degrees from Montana State University and Pennsylvania University. He has performed with many different groups and ensembles including the Breckenridge Chamber Orchestra, Cinco de Mayo, The Olympic Marimba Band, The Olympic Marimba Duo, Brief Encounter, Jim Lyon, and The Rhythm Boys. Don has also performed in theatre, dance, and recording studios throughout the Northwest.
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Gary Gibson: “Everything about the Steel Pan" Gary demonstrated the principles behind the construction and tuning of the steel pan (Steel Drum). He talked about the various instruments of the steel pan orchestra, with recorded examples, and demonstrated his own electronic “one man band.” Gary is a world class musician. It was an extremely informative event! Info about Gary Gibson: http://www.twotreesmusic.com/
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Chris Leighton: "Junk Percussion: Making a groove on anything that can be played on" Chris performed on his infamous dryer/steel barrel funky drum set, and demonstrated how to make music on anything that has an interesting sound. Everyone had a great time playing on pots, pans, plastic drums, etc. Chris Leighton’s professional drumming career began 1970. He has performed live, recorded as a studio musician, record producer, and percussion instructor in the local, regional, national, and international music scenes. He has recorded over 1200 commercials, 60 albums/CDs, and numerous movie soundtracks since 1970. For more information about Chris Leighton: http://www.chrisleighton.comTo see a short VIDEO of the Clinic: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/video/mediacenterbc3.html?bcpid=30884189001&bclid=0&bctid=66042902001
Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline- It was a great clinic with incredible performances, and a tremendous educational experience! Info: http://www.seahawks.com/fans/12zone/blue-thunder/index.html
Mark Walker gave an incredible clinic, who teaches at Berkelee School of Music in Boston. Mark plays with the group Oregon, and Paquito D'Rivera. Mark got into intense techniques and very subte concepts of rhythm, dynamics and style. His performance at Jazz Alley with Oregon later that evening was equally intense. Thanks to all that participated, and to Yamaha, Paiste, Remo, Vic Firth and LP for sponsoring the event. Info: Mark Walker: http://www.myspace.com/walkermark61
Vance Nurkala did a great clinic! He covered basic ideas for power drumming, groove, playing with a click, etc. Vance teaches at the Drum Exchange. For more information Info:: http://www.vancenurkala.com
Ed Hartman gave an intro clinic on marimba, vibes and mallet instruments in general, include how to be a one-man band! Info: http://www.edhartmanmusic.com
Garey Williams - What an incredible clinic! Garey Williams has evolved into a national level performer. As an educator, Garey is extremely well spoken, organized and professional. Students of all ages and levels got tremendous information and were truly inspired by his performance. Info: http://www.gareywilliams.com
Dave Samuels, the No 1 mallet player in the land! Dave is as much a therapist as player. He brings everyone in to the clinic, both through dialogue and asking students to play with him! The level of artistic musicianship, musical development, and intense committment to quality is as high as any musician in the world. If Dave is in your area, DO NOT MISS HIM! His performance at Jazz Alley with the Carribean Jazz Project was equally intense. What a show! Info: http://www.dsamuels.com/
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