VIC FIRTH SALUTES THE 2007
PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

Attended by thousands of drummers and percussionists, with clinics and petrformances on twelve stages featuring many of the world's finest musicians, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year!

If you missed this year’s convention (or attended, but couldn’t take it all in), join VICFIRTH.COM as we bring you frequent video updates from Columbus – including clinics, performances and exclusive interviews from the Vic Firth family of artists and educators!

RECENTLY UPDATED VIDEOS:

Check out Tim’s artist page for more videos!

TIM GENIS Performance Clip HIGH MEDIUM LOW Timpani Clinic: Pitch MEDIUM LOW NEW Timpani Clinic: Finding a Pulse MEDIUM LOW CLICK HERE to view Tim Genis’ complete line of signature timpani mallets and snare drum sticks.

PREVIOUS DAYS VIDEO CLIPS:

Don't miss Peter’s exclusive four part video interview!

ALEX ACUNA & PETER ERSKINE Opening Solo HIGH MEDIUM LOW Black Market Juggler HIGH MEDIUM LOW Check out Alex's Vic Firth Signature Timbale Sticks! Alex Acuña's timbale sticks are designed to provide optimum response on timbales and cymbals. In hickory. Check out Peter's Vic Firth Signature Sticks! An extra long taper and tear drop tip for enhanced cymbal response. Beefed-up shaft for extra power. Also available with in nylon! L=16", Dia.=.575"

Check out Dave's artist page for more videos!	DAVE WECKL Opening Solo HIGH MEDIUM LOW Clinic Material HIGH MEDIUM LOW Check out Dave's Vic Firth Signature Stick! Dave Weckl Evolution (SDW2) A short tear drop tip on a 5A shaft. Provides superior cymbal definition with excellent rebound. L = 16", Dia. = .563"

Check out Grant’s artist page for more videos!	GRANT COLLINS Solo Composition clip #1 HIGH MEDIUM LOW Solo Composition clip #2 HIGH MEDIUM LOW Check out Grant's Vic Firth Signature Stick! Features a rounded bead for great articulation on cymbals and drums. In maple for a quick touch. Available exclusively through Musiclink Australia.

Check out Ndugu’s drumset feature for more videos!	NDUGU CHANCLER Opening Solo HIGH MEDIUM LOW Clinic Material HIGH MEDIUM LOW Ndugu's Vic Firth Stick of Choice:   Ndugu plays a custom Vic Firth stick which combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B, with slightly shorter length and barrel tip.

	OMAR HAKIM Opening Solo HIGH MEDIUM LOW Omar's Q & A Session MEDIUM LOW Closing Solo HIGH MEDIUM LOW Check out Omar's Vic Firth Signature Stick! Omar Hakim (SOH) Round nylon tip for a brilliant cymbal sound. L = 16", Dia. = .585"

	PETER RETZLAFF HIGH BANDWIDTH MEDIUM BANDWIDTH LOW BANDWIDTH Peter's Vic Firth Stick of Choice: Long taper provides a great touch and sound on acoustic drums and cymbals. Light and fast for jazz and acoustic settings. L = 16 1/2”, Dia. =.563”

Check out Stefon's artist page for more videos!	STEFON HARRIS Clip #1 HIGH MEDIUM LOW Stefon's Q & A Session MEDIUM LOW Check out Stefon's Vic Firth Signature Mallet! Designed with a large head for increased fundamental and a beautiful, lyrical sound. Capable of being both articulate and full sounding in all registers of the vibraphone and marimba. With rattan handles. L = 14 1/2"

SO PERCUSSION “Shifty” by Dennis DeSantis HIGH BANDWIDTH MEDIUM BANDWIDTH LOW BANDWIDTH On this piece, So Percussion uses: Carmine Appice (SCA) The diameter of a 5B, a tip like a 5A at one end, a large heavy tip at the butt end. Produces a great sound on toms. L = 15 15/16", Dia. = .595"

LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL “The Bells” by William Byrd, arr. Raush HIGH BANDWIDTH MEDIUM BANDWIDTH LOW BANDWIDTH The Lassiter High School Percussion Program is under the direction of Vic Firth Education Team Member, Michael Lynch. Lassiter uses a variety of Vic Firth products, including mallets from the Pesante, Multi-Application and Orchestral Series.

Check out these photos from PASIC 2007!