Issue #39 • February 2005
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 • Artist Features: Victor Mendoza Video Interview Tom Float Video Interview • Education in Action: Tom Gauger Bass Drum Video Lessons New VicFirth.com Features Link Page Vic Firth's Salute to DCI 2004 • Product Spotlight: PAD6 Value Packs |
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ARTIST
FEATURES
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Considered by critics around the world to be one of today’s finest Latin jazz artists, Mexican-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza’s career includes performances with his own group and as guest soloist around the globe. As a professor at the Berklee College of Music, Victor has earned an international reputation as a jazz educator, regularly conducting master classes at major music schools and universities around the world. In our spotlight on one of Latin jazz's most outstanding performers and educators, you'll have the opportunity to watch Victor in action, listen to a few cuts from his latest CD and discover what went into the design of his Vic Firth signature vibraphone mallets.
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Tom Float Video Interview Recently inducted into the D.C.I. Hall of Fame, Tom Float is probably most remembered for his 1982-1990 drumlines at the Blue Devils, where he won 4 consecutive percussion titles (1983, 84, 85, & 86). In our video interview series, Tom reminisces on his playing and teaching experience, from marching in his first drum & baton corps to developing the 'grid' at the Blue Devils. A "must see" for anyone teaching marching percussion today. Click here to see Tom's feature! |
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Tom's Signature Snare Stick (STF) A full tear drop tip and medium taper combine for durability and speed. L = 16 7/8", Dia. = .695" |
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EDUCATION
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Tom Gauger has played percussion with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras for over 35 years and has also served on the faculty at Boston University and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In this series of video lessons, Tom breaks down a few of the basic skills necessary for playing the concert bass drum. In addition to these lessons, be sure to check out Tom's series of signature bass drum mallets! In the video clips that accompany each of his products, Tom demonstrates how each mallet was designed to achieve a specific sound, and how best to use the mallets within various musical circumstances.
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NEW VIC FIRTH "FEATURES LINK PAGE"! One-click access to ALL of the great content available on the Vic Firth website! The Vic Firth website contains a daunting array of artist and educational features. So many features in fact, that it's sometimes easy to overlook lots of valuable information. Our new features link page solves that problem by giving you 'one-click access' to EVERY feature that is currently available on the Vic Firth website – easily sorted by genre! Whether you're looking for something specific, or just want to investigate some of the great content that we've put together over the years, this is the place to look! |
If you haven't had the opportunity to check it out, you can still join us online for Vic Firth's Salute to D.C.I. 2004, with pictures and "in the lot" video footage of your favorite Vic Firth drumlines! Updates
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PRODUCT
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