60 Video interviews, lessons and performances from the world's best percussion ensembles, performers, composers and educators http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert.html en-us ℗ & © 2006 Vic Firth Inc. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:30:00 -0500 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:30:00 -0500 mwessels@vicfirth.com (Mark Wessels) Video interviews, lessons and performances from the world's best percussion ensembles, performers, composers and educators Vic Firth Vic Firth, the world's largest manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets, brings you video interviews, lessons and performances from the world's best percussion ensembles, performers, composers and educators Vic Firth mwessels@vicfirth.com http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php Vic Firth Gwen Thrasher Performs "Idle Fancies" by Paul Lansky In the final installment of this 3 part series, Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs Paul Lansky's "Idle Fancies", a collection of six preludes for marimba and small percussion set-up. Included in this video, recorded at PASIC 2010's New Music Showcase Concert, are movements 5 & 6: "Split Rails" and "Hop(3)". Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher is assistant professor of percussion at the Michigan State University College of Music. Check out other performances from Gwen here (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php) In the final installment of this 3 part series, Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs Paul Lansky's "Idle Fancies", a collection of six preludes for marimba and small percussion set-up. Included in this video, recorded at PASIC 2010's New Music Showcase Concert, are movements 5 & 6: "Split Rails" and "Hop(3)". Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher is assistant professor of percussion at the Michigan State University College of Music. Check out other performances from Gwen here (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php) http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/gwen_thrasher03_podcast.mp4 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:30:00 EST Podcasts 9:15 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php Vic Firth Gwen Thrasher Performs "Idle Fancies" by Paul Lansky In part 2 of this 3 part series, Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs Paul Lansky's "Idle Fancies", a collection of six preludes for marimba and small percussion set-up. Included in this video, recorded at PASIC 2010's New Music Showcase Concert, are movements 3 & 4: "Tipped Scales" and "Repetitive Stress". Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher is assistant professor of percussion at the Michigan State University College of Music. Check out other performances from Gwen here (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php) In part 2 of this 3 part series, Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs Paul Lansky's "Idle Fancies", a collection of six preludes for marimba and small percussion set-up. Included in this video, recorded at PASIC 2010's New Music Showcase Concert, are movements 3 & 4: "Tipped Scales" and "Repetitive Stress". Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher is assistant professor of percussion at the Michigan State University College of Music. Check out other performances from Gwen here (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php) http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/gwen_thrasher02_podcast.mp4 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:02:00 EST Podcasts 9:44 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php Vic Firth Gwen Thrasher Performs "Idle Fancies" by Paul Lansky In part 1 of this 3 part series, Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs Paul Lansky's "Idle Fancies", a collection of six preludes for marimba and small percussion set-up. Included in this video, recorded at PASIC 2010's New Music Showcase Concert, are movements 1 & 2: "Laughing Matter" and "Soliloquy". Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher is assistant professor of percussion at the Michigan State University College of Music. Check out other performances from Gwen here (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php) In part 1 of this 3 part series, Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs Paul Lansky's "Idle Fancies", a collection of six preludes for marimba and small percussion set-up. Included in this video, recorded at PASIC 2010's New Music Showcase Concert, are movements 1 & 2: "Laughing Matter" and "Soliloquy". Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher is assistant professor of percussion at the Michigan State University College of Music. Check out other performances from Gwen here (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.php) http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/gwen_thrasher01_podcast.mp4 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:18:00 EST Podcasts 9:44 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosenbaum.php Vic Firth Ian Rosenbaum performs Jacob Druckman's "Reflections on the Nature of Water" (1986) In the first part of two podcasts, Vic Firth artist Ian Rosenbaum performs movements 1-3 of Jacob Druckman's "Reflections on the Nature of Water" (Crystalline, Fleet, Tranquil). Druckman used Reflections on the Nature of Water as an homage to Claude Debussy, whose Preludes had inspired the young composer. It was Monet's painting "Reflections on Water" that inspired Debussy's "Reflections In the Water," from Images, Book One (1905). Druckman likewise paints the musical text for the listener by titling each of the work's six pieces. "Crystalline," with its thematic material, paints a picture of a change in the water's consistency. "Fleet," with a quick pace, ebbs and flows. Sharp interruptions punctuate and disrupt the flow of the piece with a calculated persistence. The third piece, "Tranquil," exists as a pulsating, almost hypnotic and meditative entity of its own. Without haste, this music has a sustained and forward-moving quality. In the first part of two podcasts, Vic Firth artist Ian Rosenbaum performs movements 1-3 of Jacob Druckman's "Reflections on the Nature of Water" (Crystalline, Fleet, Tranquil). Druckman used Reflections on the Nature of Water as an homage to Claude Debussy, whose Preludes had inspired the young composer. It was Monet's painting "Reflections on Water" that inspired Debussy's "Reflections In the Water," from Images, Book One (1905). Druckman likewise paints the musical text for the listener by titling each of the work's six pieces. "Crystalline," with its thematic material, paints a picture of a change in the water's consistency. "Fleet," with a quick pace, ebbs and flows. Sharp interruptions punctuate and disrupt the flow of the piece with a calculated persistence. The third piece, "Tranquil," exists as a pulsating, almost hypnotic and meditative entity of its own. Without haste, this music has a sustained and forward-moving quality. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/rosenbaum/rosenbaum_druckman1-3_podcast.mp4 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:05:00 EST Podcasts 9:02 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion.php Vic Firth Adam Sliwinski performs David Lang's "String of Pearls" for solo marimba. Adam Sliwinski performs David Lang's "String of Pearls" for solo marimba. For more great video from the members of So Percussion, check out their Vic Firth artist page: http://vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion.php Adam Sliwinski performs David Lang's "String of Pearls" for solo marimba. For more great video from the members of So Percussion, check out their Vic Firth artist page: http://vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion.php http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/so_percussion/lang_StringOfPearls_podcast.mp4 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:45:00 EST Podcasts 10:21 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2010.php Vic Firth Including performance excerpts from Stefon Harris, Ji Hye Jung, Jeff Queen, So Percussion and Meehan/Perkins Duo, Gwen Burgett Thrasher and the Cadets. Check out our PASIC 2010 highlights, including performance excerpts from Stefon Harris, Ji Hye Jung, Jeff Queen, So Percussion and Meehan/Perkins Duo, Gwen Burgett Thrasher and the Cadets. Check out our PASIC 2010 highlights, including performance excerpts from Stefon Harris, Ji Hye Jung, Jeff Queen, So Percussion and Meehan/Perkins Duo, Gwen Burgett Thrasher and the Cadets. http://www.vicfirth.com/features/PASIC2010/PASIC2010_highlights2_podcast.mp4 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:12:00 EST Podcasts 11:58 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php Vic Firth Jazz vibraphonist Ed Saindon performs "Jitterbug Waltz" with fellow Berklee faculty member Larry Baione on guitar. Jazz vibraphonist Ed Saindon performs "Jitterbug Waltz" with fellow Berklee faculty member Larry Baione on guitar. For Ed's full Berklee Percussion Festival concert, check out his artist page at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php. Jazz vibraphonist Ed Saindon performs "Jitterbug Waltz" with fellow Berklee faculty member Larry Baione on guitar. For Ed's full Berklee Percussion Festival concert, check out his artist page at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/saindon/saindon_6.10_1HQ.mp4 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EST Podcasts 6:52 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosenbaum.php Vic Firth Ian Rosenbaum performs "Khan Variations" by Alejandro Viñao The Kahn Variations are a set of 8 rhythmic variations based on a traditional theme from Qawwali music as sang by Ali Kahn. Each of the 8 variations -which are played as a continuous piece- explors a different rhythmic and melodic aspect of the original theme. However, from the harmonic point of view the piece is rather static, respecting the lack or harmony -in the western sense- of the original traditional theme. The Kahn Variations are a set of 8 rhythmic variations based on a traditional theme from Qawwali music as sang by Ali Kahn. Each of the 8 variations -which are played as a continuous piece- explors a different rhythmic and melodic aspect of the original theme. However, from the harmonic point of view the piece is rather static, respecting the lack or harmony -in the western sense- of the original traditional theme. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/rosenbaum/rosenbaum_vinao_podcast.mp4 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:33:00 EST Podcasts 9:48 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/zell.php Vic Firth Michael Zell performs Xenakis' multi-percussion solo "Psappha". Michael Zell performs Xenakis' multi-percussion solo "Psappha". "Psappha" is an archaic form of "Sappho," a great Greek poetess from the Island of Lesbos, born in the 600's BC. Written for six groups of instruments, three of wood and skins and three of metal, Psappha is sharp, brittle, and even violent at times. The work's rhythmic structures are derived from small rhythmic cells characteristic of Sappho's poetry. These rhythms pervade the entire work and make both local and large scale appearances. Much of the specifics of instrument choice is left up to the performer: Xenakis writes, "timbre serves only to clarify the rhythmic structures," suggesting the "words" of this poem are only a secondary color to the structures that contain them. Michael Zell performs Xenakis' multi-percussion solo "Psappha". "Psappha" is an archaic form of "Sappho," a great Greek poetess from the Island of Lesbos, born in the 600's BC. Written for six groups of instruments, three of wood and skins and three of metal, Psappha is sharp, brittle, and even violent at times. The work's rhythmic structures are derived from small rhythmic cells characteristic of Sappho's poetry. These rhythms pervade the entire work and make both local and large scale appearances. Much of the specifics of instrument choice is left up to the performer: Xenakis writes, "timbre serves only to clarify the rhythmic structures," suggesting the "words" of this poem are only a secondary color to the structures that contain them. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/zell/zell_xenakis_podcast.mp4 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:45:00 EST Podcasts 9:18 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.php Vic Firth Pius Cheung performs Musical Movement #5, "Romance". Pius Cheung performs Musical Movement #5, "Romance". There are MANY more videos available on Pius Cheung's artist page, so be sure to check it out! (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.php). Pius Cheung performs Musical Movement #5, "Romance". There are MANY more videos available on Pius Cheung's artist page, so be sure to check it out! (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.php). http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/cheung/cheung_romance_podcast.mp4 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EST Podcasts 6:18 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.php Vic Firth Pius Cheung performs Arnold Schoenberg's "Sechs kleine Klavierstüke, Op. 19", arranged for solo marimba. Pius Cheung performs Arnold Schoenberg's "Sechs kleine Klavierstüke, Op. 19", arranged for solo marimba. Included in this podcast are all six movements: 1. Leicht, zart (Light, delicate) 2. Langsam (Slow) 3. Sehr langsame (Very slow) 4. Rasch, aber leicht (Brisk, but light) 5. Etwas rasch (Somewhat brisk) 6. Sehr langsam (Very slow). There are MANY more videos available on Pius Cheung's artist page, so be sure to check it out! (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.php). Pius Cheung performs Arnold Schoenberg's "Sechs kleine Klavierstüke, Op. 19", arranged for solo marimba. Included in this podcast are all six movements: 1. Leicht, zart (Light, delicate) 2. Langsam (Slow) 3. Sehr langsame (Very slow) 4. Rasch, aber leicht (Brisk, but light) 5. Etwas rasch (Somewhat brisk) 6. Sehr langsam (Very slow). There are MANY more videos available on Pius Cheung's artist page, so be sure to check it out! (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.php). http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/cheung/cheung_schoenberg_podcast.mp4 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:58:00 EST Podcasts 4:02 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/yakas.php Vic Firth Jim Yakas performing Askell Masson's "Konzertstück for Snare Drum and Orchestra" ABOUT THE PIECE: The two main organizational elements that form the basis of Konzertstück are a rhythmic motive (which spans over the metres 2/4 3/4 3/4 2/4 3/4) and a tone row that mirrors around its middle (A,C,D,Eb,F,Ab). This tone row is never transposed throughout the work. Premiered in September 1982 by the Swede Roger Carlsson with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, this work has since then been performed widely, most notably by percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie with many of the world's finest orchestras. Áskell Másson (b. 1953) is amongst Iceland´s leading composers. He commenced his musical studies on the clarinet in 1961 and later studied percussion at the Reykjavik College of Music and privately in London with James Blades. ABOUT JIM YAKAS: Jim Yakas is currently a full time Instructor of Percussion at the University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches applied lessons and is Assistant Director and Percussion Coordinator of the UT Arlington Marching Band. Jim is currently pursuing a Doctoral of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas. He also holds a B.M. in Music Education from the University of North Texas and a M.M. in Percussion Performance and Pedagogy from Northern Illinois University. ABOUT THE PIECE: The two main organizational elements that form the basis of Konzertstück are a rhythmic motive (which spans over the metres 2/4 3/4 3/4 2/4 3/4) and a tone row that mirrors around its middle (A,C,D,Eb,F,Ab). This tone row is never transposed throughout the work. Premiered in September 1982 by the Swede Roger Carlsson with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, this work has since then been performed widely, most notably by percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie with many of the world's finest orchestras. Áskell Másson (b. 1953) is amongst Iceland´s leading composers. He commenced his musical studies on the clarinet in 1961 and later studied percussion at the Reykjavik College of Music and privately in London with James Blades. ABOUT JIM YAKAS: Jim Yakas is currently a full time Instructor of Percussion at the University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches applied lessons and is Assistant Director and Percussion Coordinator of the UT Arlington Marching Band. Jim is currently pursuing a Doctoral of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas. He also holds a B.M. in Music Education from the University of North Texas and a M.M. in Percussion Performance and Pedagogy from Northern Illinois University. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/yakas/yakas_kozertstuck_podcast.mp4 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:55:00 EST Podcasts 9:20 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/anderson.php Vic Firth Thad Anderson Performs "Beads of Glass" by Gordon Stout Thad Anderson performs "Beads of Glass" by Gordon Stout. This piece is dedicated to Leigh Howard Stevens, because the music was initially considered as material for a commission from Leigh for marimba solo and percussion quartet. As the work progressed however, it became clear that adding percussion was not appropriate for the nature of the music, and that it would be better suited for marimba alone. Thad Anderson performs "Beads of Glass" by Gordon Stout. This piece is dedicated to Leigh Howard Stevens, because the music was initially considered as material for a commission from Leigh for marimba solo and percussion quartet. As the work progressed however, it became clear that adding percussion was not appropriate for the nature of the music, and that it would be better suited for marimba alone. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/anderson/anderson_stout.mp4 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:50:00 EST Podcasts 6:50 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/anderson.php Vic Firth Part 2/3 from Thad Anderson: "All Times Identical: In The Time of Machine" Thad Anderson performs "All Times Identical: In The Time of Machine" by Thom Hasenpflug. This is the 2nd of 3 podcasts featuring Thad Anderson. For more on Thad's recent percussion recital series, join the discussion in the Exchange! (http://vicf.fr/96zdn0) Thad Anderson performs "All Times Identical: In The Time of Machine" by Thom Hasenpflug. This is the 2nd of 3 podcasts featuring Thad Anderson. For more on Thad's recent percussion recital series, join the discussion in the Exchange! (http://vicf.fr/96zdn0) http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/anderson/anderson_hasenpflug.mp4 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:50:00 EST Podcasts 6:05 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/anderson.php Vic Firth Thad Anderson performs his own solo composition, "OPEN/shut" for marimba and vibes. Thad Anderson performs his own solo composition, "OPEN/shut" for marimba and vibes. This first podcast is a presentation from his recent percussion recital series, "Vignette No. 1" for solo percussion. Thad Anderson performs his own solo composition, "OPEN/shut" for marimba and vibes. This first podcast is a presentation from his recent percussion recital series, "Vignette No. 1" for solo percussion. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/anderson/anderson_openshut.mp4 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:45:00 EST Podcasts 7:03 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php Vic Firth Signature artist Ed Saindon and his trio perform "Pure Spirit" Excerpted from a full concert performance in New Hampshire, signature artist Ed Saindon performs "Pure Spirit" along with bassist David Clark and drummer Matt Wilson. Check out Ed's artist page (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php) for the full 1 1/2 hour concert - presented in its entirety! Excerpted from a full concert performance in New Hampshire, signature artist Ed Saindon performs "Pure Spirit" along with bassist David Clark and drummer Matt Wilson. Check out Ed's artist page (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php) for the full 1 1/2 hour concert - presented in its entirety! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/saindon/saindon_NH09_7.mp4 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:15:00 EST Podcasts 7:32 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php Vic Firth Signature artist Ed Saindon performs "The Last Goodbye" Excerpted from a full concert performance in New Hampshire, signature artist Ed Saindon performs "The Last Goodbye" along with bassist David Clark, drummer Matt Wilson and Saxophonist Dave Liebman. Check out Ed's artist page (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php) for the full 1 1/2 hour concert - presented in its entirety! Excerpted from a full concert performance in New Hampshire, signature artist Ed Saindon performs "The Last Goodbye" along with bassist David Clark, drummer Matt Wilson and Saxophonist Dave Liebman. Check out Ed's artist page (http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.php) for the full 1 1/2 hour concert - presented in its entirety! http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/saindon/saindon_NH09_1_podcast.mp4 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:32:00 EST Podcasts 4:22 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth An excerpt from our exclusive educational feature on John Cage's "Third Construction". Check out vicfirth.com for a discussion of the piece, instrument selection and rehearsal ideas from the members of So Percussion. An excerpt from our exclusive educational feature on John Cage's "Third Construction". Check out vicfirth.com for a discussion of the piece, instrument selection and rehearsal ideas from the members of So Percussion. So Percussion and Vic Firth would like to thank the John Cage Trust for their support: www.johncage.org An excerpt from our exclusive educational feature on John Cage's "Third Construction". Check out vicfirth.com for a discussion of the piece, instrument selection and rehearsal ideas from the members of So Percussion. So Percussion and Vic Firth would like to thank the John Cage Trust for their support: www.johncage.org http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/so_percussion/sopercussion_third-construction_podcast.mp4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:03:00 EST Podcasts 4:29 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary" mvt IV In this concert podcast, Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform the final movement of Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary". Entitled "Arrived, Phone Home", this final movement has some references to old signaling devices, horn calls, Morse code, and ends with a spirited feeling of relief to have finally arrived, only to sink into a relaxing sleep at the end. To learn more about Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins, you can visit them online at: www.mpduo.com. In this concert podcast, Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform the final movement of Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary". Entitled "Arrived, Phone Home", this final movement has some references to old signaling devices, horn calls, Morse code, and ends with a spirited feeling of relief to have finally arrived, only to sink into a relaxing sleep at the end. To learn more about Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins, you can visit them online at: www.mpduo.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mpduo/MPDuo_Lansky4HQ.mp4 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:17:00 EST Podcasts 6:37 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Pius Cheung performing his "Etude in c minor" at PASIC 2009 As one of today’s most promising marimbists and composers, Mr. Cheung has captivated audiences with performances of compositions by contemporary composers, his own compositions, and arrangements of the classics. Today's podcast features Pius performing his Etude in c minor at PASIC 2009 in Indianapolis. You can view more of Pius' PASIC performance on his artist page: http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.html As one of today’s most promising marimbists and composers, Mr. Cheung has captivated audiences with performances of compositions by contemporary composers, his own compositions, and arrangements of the classics. Today's podcast features Pius performing his Etude in c minor at PASIC 2009 in Indianapolis. You can view more of Pius' PASIC performance on his artist page: http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/cheung.html http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/cheung/PASIC09_cheung2HQ.mp4 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:31:00 EST Podcasts 5:23 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary" mvt III Picking up where our last podcast left off, this video features the Meehan/Perkins Duo performing the third movement of Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary". "The third movement, "Lost in Philly," was inspired by a minor disaster I once had after packing my wife and two small children in the car for a trip from Princeton to Los Angeles and promptly taking a wrong turn leaving us searching for a way to get past Philadelphia (with the younger child asking "Are we there yet?")." - Paul Lansky The fourth and final movement of "Travel Diary" will be featured in our next concert podcast. To learn more about Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins, you can visit them online at: www.mpduo.com. Picking up where our last podcast left off, this video features the Meehan/Perkins Duo performing the third movement of Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary". "The third movement, "Lost in Philly," was inspired by a minor disaster I once had after packing my wife and two small children in the car for a trip from Princeton to Los Angeles and promptly taking a wrong turn leaving us searching for a way to get past Philadelphia (with the younger child asking "Are we there yet?")." - Paul Lansky The fourth and final movement of "Travel Diary" will be featured in our next concert podcast. To learn more about Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins, you can visit them online at: www.mpduo.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mpduo/MPDuo_Lansky3HQ.mp4 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST Podcasts 3:59 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform Paul Lansky's "Travel Diary" Travel Diary is a kind of meditation on travel, particularly for those who don't do it that much. While not literally programmatic, each movement has some characteristics that reflect the sense of its title. The first movement, "Leaving Home," surveys the percussion ensemble, looking around to see what we've packed for the trip, making sure we have what we need. In the second movement. "Cruising Speed." we get onto the highway or into the air and are on our way. Movements III and IV will be featured in next week's podcast. To learn more about Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins, you can visit them online at: www.mpduo.com. Travel Diary is a kind of meditation on travel, particularly for those who don't do it that much. While not literally programmatic, each movement has some characteristics that reflect the sense of its title. The first movement, "Leaving Home," surveys the percussion ensemble, looking around to see what we've packed for the trip, making sure we have what we need. In the second movement. "Cruising Speed." we get onto the highway or into the air and are on our way. Movements III and IV will be featured in next week's podcast. To learn more about Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins, you can visit them online at: www.mpduo.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mpduo/MPDuo_Lansky1_2HQ.mp4 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:10:00 EST Podcasts 9:37 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html Vic Firth Achieve new sounds on the concert snare drum using some alternative implement choices. Direct from Vic Firth's PERCUSSION 101 video library, this video demonstrates how to achieve new sounds on the concert snare drum using some alternative implement choices. Direct from Vic Firth's PERCUSSION 101 video library, this video demonstrates how to achieve new sounds on the concert snare drum using some alternative implement choices. http://www.vicfirth.com/education/bdpsg/video/snare14.mp4 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST Podcasts 2:34 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html Vic Firth Timpani Muffling Techniques: Excerpted from Vic Firth’s new educational resource entitled PERCUSSION 101. This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new educational resource entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Watch this video on timpani muffling techniques. This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new educational resource entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Watch this video on timpani muffling techniques. http://www.vicfirth.com/education/bdpsg/video/timpani06.mp4 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EST Podcasts 4:10 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert.html Vic Firth Attacca Percussion Group: A Discussion and Performance of Ginastera's "Tres Piezas, Mvt 3: Criolla" This podcast demonstrates performance challenges the Attacca Percussion Group has encountered in arranging and performing a solo piano work for 3 players on 1 marimba. Alberto Ginastera's "Tres Piezas, Mvt 3: Criolla" is arranged for 3 people on one marimba by Adam Green. This podcast demonstrates performance challenges the Attacca Percussion Group has encountered in arranging and performing a solo piano work for 3 players on 1 marimba. Alberto Ginastera's "Tres Piezas, Mvt 3: Criolla" is arranged for 3 people on one marimba by Adam Green. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/attacca/attacca_ginastera_criollaHQ.mp4 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:42:00 EST Podcasts 13:04 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert.html Vic Firth Attacca Percussion Group: A Discussion and Performance of Ginastera's "Tres Piezas, Mvt 1: Cuyano". This podcast illustrates how to select the appropriate mallets for marimba ensemble. In this selection, Adam Green details the process of selecting mallets for marimba trio using a formula that can be applied to any type of mallet playing. The Attacca Percussion Group performs Alberto Ginastera's "Tres Piezas, Mvt 1: Cuyano" arranged for 3 people on one marimba by Adam Green. This podcast illustrates how to select the appropriate mallets for marimba ensemble. In this selection, Adam Green details the process of selecting mallets for marimba trio using a formula that can be applied to any type of mallet playing. The Attacca Percussion Group performs Alberto Ginastera's "Tres Piezas, Mvt 1: Cuyano" arranged for 3 people on one marimba by Adam Green. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/attacca/attacca_ginastera_cuyanoHQ.mp4 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:55:00 EST Podcasts 7:38 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.html Vic Firth Vic Firth signature artist Ed Saindon performs "Black Orpheus" with the Rodrigo Villanueva Trio. Vic Firth signature artist Ed Saindon performs "Black Orpheus" with the Rodrigo Villanueva Trio – using his new signature vibe mallets! Recorded April 20th, 2009 in DeKalb, Illinois. Vic Firth signature artist Ed Saindon performs "Black Orpheus" with the Rodrigo Villanueva Trio – using his new signature vibe mallets! Recorded April 20th, 2009 in DeKalb, Illinois. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/saindon/saindon_black_orpheus_podcastHQ.mp4 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:13:00 EST Podcasts 5:05 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/third_coast_percussion.html Vic Firth Third Coast Percussion’s Robert Dillon discusses Lukas Ligeti's "Pattern Transformation" Third Coast Percussion’s Robert Dillon discusses Lukas Ligeti's "Pattern Transformation": the construction the piece and interesting aspects of rehearsal strategies Third Coast uses in preparing for performance. Third Coast Percussion’s Robert Dillon discusses Lukas Ligeti's "Pattern Transformation": the construction the piece and interesting aspects of rehearsal strategies Third Coast uses in preparing for performance. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/third_coast/3rd_coast_pattern_transformation_discussionHQ.mp4 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:07:00 EST Podcasts 5:21 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/third_coast_percussion.html Vic Firth This week’s podcast features Third Coast Percussion performing Lukas Ligeti's "Pattern Transformation" The pattern in "Pattern Transformation" is the 34 note continuous running line heard solo at the beginning of the piece. It is immediately echoed by the other 3 players, resulting in intensely clashing dissonances. As rests are gradually inserted into the pattern and it expands outward, the tension is gradually released and the music slowly opens up into beautiful lines formed by the composite of all the players’ individual notes. The pattern in "Pattern Transformation" is the 34 note continuous running line heard solo at the beginning of the piece. It is immediately echoed by the other 3 players, resulting in intensely clashing dissonances. As rests are gradually inserted into the pattern and it expands outward, the tension is gradually released and the music slowly opens up into beautiful lines formed by the composite of all the players’ individual notes. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/third_coast/3rd_coast_pattern_transformationHQ.mp4 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:28:00 EST Podcasts 5:22 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth This week’s podcast features Third Coast Percussion performing Clay Condon’s “Quad Helix” for two marimbas and percussion. This week’s podcast features Third Coast Percussion (Clay Condon, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and David Skidmore) performing Clay Condon’s “Quad Helix” for two marimbas and percussion. This Chicago-based group has swiftly gained national attention with their performances at the Kennedy Center and the Chicago Cultural Center, as well as their concert and festival appearances in Florida, California, Texas, and throughout the Chicago-land area. This week’s podcast features Third Coast Percussion (Clay Condon, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and David Skidmore) performing Clay Condon’s “Quad Helix” for two marimbas and percussion. This Chicago-based group has swiftly gained national attention with their performances at the Kennedy Center and the Chicago Cultural Center, as well as their concert and festival appearances in Florida, California, Texas, and throughout the Chicago-land area. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/third_coast/3rd_coast_quad_helixHQ.mp4 Thu, 21 May 2009 13:16:00 EST Podcasts 3:56 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/atkatz.html Vic Firth Vic Firth signature artist, Ted Atkatz explains the design of his Symphonic Signature Stick. In this video demonstration, Vic Firth signature artist, Ted Atkatz explains the design of his Symphonic Signature Stick. Crafted in persimmon, a wood known for its density, durability and high impact resistance, the Ted Atkatz signature drumstick produces a full bodied and slightly darker sound than sticks made from maple or hickory. In this video demonstration, Vic Firth signature artist, Ted Atkatz explains the design of his Symphonic Signature Stick. Crafted in persimmon, a wood known for its density, durability and high impact resistance, the Ted Atkatz signature drumstick produces a full bodied and slightly darker sound than sticks made from maple or hickory. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/atkatz/atkatz_product_featureHQ.mov Tue, 05 May 2009 13:00:00 EST Podcasts 3:48 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/thrasher.html Vic Firth Vic Firth Artist Gwen Burgett Thrasher performs “Boomslang” by Roshanne Etezady. The boomslang snake is a poisonous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. A tree-dwelling snake, the boomslang strikes quickly and without warning, although it does not usually attack humans unless provoked. It is united by an undulating motive (marked "insidious" in the score) that recurs throughout the piece. It is periodically interrupted by dramatic gestures that mimic serpentine characteristics. Boomslang was commissioned in 2007 by Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher and was made possible by a grant from Michigan State University. The boomslang snake is a poisonous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. A tree-dwelling snake, the boomslang strikes quickly and without warning, although it does not usually attack humans unless provoked. It is united by an undulating motive (marked "insidious" in the score) that recurs throughout the piece. It is periodically interrupted by dramatic gestures that mimic serpentine characteristics. Boomslang was commissioned in 2007 by Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher and was made possible by a grant from Michigan State University. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_boomslangHQ.mp4 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:26:00 EST Podcasts 7:59 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the second of 2 videos, Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins discuss John Fitz Roger’s “Once Removed” for 2 marimbas (and click track). Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins discuss J.F. Roger’s marimba duo, “Once Removed” – inside the piece, covering the ups and downs of performing with a click track and more. For more information on the Meehan/Perkins Duo, visit www.mpduo.com. Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins discuss J.F. Roger’s marimba duo, “Once Removed” – inside the piece, covering the ups and downs of performing with a click track and more. For more information on the Meehan/Perkins Duo, visit www.mpduo.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mpduo/mpduo_rogers_discussionHQ.mp4 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST Podcasts 8:38 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the first of 2 videos, Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform John Fitz Roger’s “Once Removed” for 2 marimbas (and click track). Up next week: a discussion of the piece. In the first of 2 videos, Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform John Fitz Roger’s “Once Removed” for 2 marimbas (and click track). Up next week: a discussion of the piece. In the first of 2 videos, Todd Meehan and Doug Perkins perform John Fitz Roger’s “Once Removed” for 2 marimbas (and click track). Up next week: a discussion of the piece. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mpduo/meehan_perkins_rogersHQ.mp4 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:06:00 EST Podcasts 9:11 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro_concerto.html Vic Firth Ney Rosauro performs the first movement of his own “Concerto for Marimba” with the University of Miami Percussion Ensemble. In this exclusive video, world renowned composer and performer Ney Rosauro performs the first movement of his own “Concerto for Marimba” with the University of Miami Percussion Ensemble. Don’t miss the entire 4 movement concerto, online now at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro_concerto.html In this exclusive video, world renowned composer and performer Ney Rosauro performs the first movement of his own “Concerto for Marimba” with the University of Miami Percussion Ensemble. Don’t miss the entire 4 movement concerto, online now at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro_concerto.html http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/rosauro/rosauro_concerto_podcastHQ.mp4 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:55:00 EST Podcasts 4:04 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Scott Pollard discusses mallet selection for legato playing. Featuring Attacca Percussion Group. In this featured podcast, Scott Pollard discusses the process of choosing mallets for legato playing. Excerpts from his transcription of Barber's Adagio for Strings are used to consider stylistic integrity, balance between players, dynamic range and mallet changes. In this featured podcast, Scott Pollard discusses the process of choosing mallets for legato playing. Excerpts from his transcription of Barber's Adagio for Strings are used to consider stylistic integrity, balance between players, dynamic range and mallet changes. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/attacca/attacca_barber_clinicHQ.mp4 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:18:00 EST Podcasts 11:37 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth The Attacca Percussion Group includes Marc Dinitz, Adam Green and Scott Pollard. The Attacca Percussion Group includes Marc Dinitz, Adam Green and Scott Pollard. Mallets used in this video are: Virtuoso Series M212 (top) and M210 (middle); Giff Howarth M160 and Pesante M201 (bottom). The Attacca Percussion Group includes Marc Dinitz, Adam Green and Scott Pollard. Mallets used in this video are: Virtuoso Series M212 (top) and M210 (middle); Giff Howarth M160 and Pesante M201 (bottom). http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/attacca/attacca_barberHQ.mp4 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST Podcasts 8:52 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Vic Firth artists Gwen Burgett Thrasher and Svet Stoyanov perform Anders Koppel’s “Toccata”. TOCCATA for vibraphone, marimba and orchestra, is constructed as a rondo with a main part of rhythmically driving character which gives space for other parts, only to return with renewed strength. After a fanfare and a presentation of the main theme, a powerfull tango follows, then a “memento” in the shape of a waltz, after that a point of standstill, which leads to a slow melody - returning to the tango which reaches its climax in a rapid 7/8 fugue. - Anders Koppel, 1991 TOCCATA for vibraphone, marimba and orchestra, is constructed as a rondo with a main part of rhythmically driving character which gives space for other parts, only to return with renewed strength. After a fanfare and a presentation of the main theme, a powerfull tango follows, then a “memento” in the shape of a waltz, after that a point of standstill, which leads to a slow melody - returning to the tango which reaches its climax in a rapid 7/8 fugue. - Anders Koppel, 1991 http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_stoyanov_tocattaHQ.mp4 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:34:00 EST Podcasts 5:22 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html Vic Firth Watch this video on concert bass drum technique, excerpted from our Percussion 101 lesson series. This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Watch this video on concert bass drum technique. This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Watch this video on concert bass drum technique. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/percussion101_bass_drum3HQ.mp4 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:06:00 EST Podcasts 5:41 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Vic Firth Artist David Skidmore performs "Bell Plates" by Scott Lindroth. "Bell Plates is scored for percussion solo and electronic sounds. The soloist plays brake drums, aluminum pipes, woodblocks, bongos, tom toms, and suspended cymbals. The electronic part consists of samples of various drums, cymbals, and gongs. These are heard at the beginning of the piece in their original form. Later, these instruments are processed in Csound to resemble a variety of gongs and bells." David adds, "From my perspective, part of the fun and challenge of the piece is in building the setup. This includes going to a hardware store to have aluminum pipes cut to the specified lengths, building a rack to mount those pipes, and finding woodblock sounds, drum sounds, and metal sounds that fit the sounds of the pre-recorded track. Once you've found your sounds, playing the piece is a matter of getting a good balance between the live sounds and the recorded sounds. In a good performance, the audience may not even be able to distinguish between live sounds and electronic sounds. The combination of the two makes for something greater than the sum of its parts: a sort of "meta-instrument" that is equal parts electronics and drums, metals, and woods." "Bell Plates is scored for percussion solo and electronic sounds. The soloist plays brake drums, aluminum pipes, woodblocks, bongos, tom toms, and suspended cymbals. The electronic part consists of samples of various drums, cymbals, and gongs. These are heard at the beginning of the piece in their original form. Later, these instruments are processed in Csound to resemble a variety of gongs and bells." David adds, "From my perspective, part of the fun and challenge of the piece is in building the setup. This includes going to a hardware store to have aluminum pipes cut to the specified lengths, building a rack to mount those pipes, and finding woodblock sounds, drum sounds, and metal sounds that fit the sounds of the pre-recorded track. Once you've found your sounds, playing the piece is a matter of getting a good balance between the live sounds and the recorded sounds. In a good performance, the audience may not even be able to distinguish between live sounds and electronic sounds. The combination of the two makes for something greater than the sum of its parts: a sort of "meta-instrument" that is equal parts electronics and drums, metals, and woods." http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/skidmore/skidmore_bell-platesHQ.mp4 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:40:00 EST Podcasts 7:55 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion/reich_drumming.html Vic Firth This week’s podcast features a discussion of Steve Reich's "Drumming, Part One" with Eric Beach and Adam Sliwinski of SO PERCUSSION. This week’s podcast features a discussion of Steve Reich's "Drumming, Part One" with Eric Beach and Adam Sliwinski of SO PERCUSSION. "Drumming Part I, for small tuned drums, begins with a single sound in a 12-beat cycle; there are rests on all other beats. Gradually, one at a time, other sounds replace the rests, until the basic rhythmic pattern of Drumming is constructed. When this pattern has been established by two drummers in unison, one of them gradually increases his tempo, while the other does not, so that in a few seconds he is one beat ahead of his partner; that is, they are one beat out of phase. They now maintain this new relationship, so that the combination of their parts produces new patterns, which in turn become the basis for the third and fourth players' parts. This process of shifting phases, holding to the newly-formed relationship and making use of the resulting patterns, is then repeated with two and then three drummers, each one beat away from the other." - Steve Reich This week’s podcast features a discussion of Steve Reich's "Drumming, Part One" with Eric Beach and Adam Sliwinski of SO PERCUSSION. "Drumming Part I, for small tuned drums, begins with a single sound in a 12-beat cycle; there are rests on all other beats. Gradually, one at a time, other sounds replace the rests, until the basic rhythmic pattern of Drumming is constructed. When this pattern has been established by two drummers in unison, one of them gradually increases his tempo, while the other does not, so that in a few seconds he is one beat ahead of his partner; that is, they are one beat out of phase. They now maintain this new relationship, so that the combination of their parts produces new patterns, which in turn become the basis for the third and fourth players' parts. This process of shifting phases, holding to the newly-formed relationship and making use of the resulting patterns, is then repeated with two and then three drummers, each one beat away from the other." - Steve Reich http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/so_percussion/so_percussion_drumming_interviewHQ.mp4 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:35:00 EST Podcasts 11:09 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion/reich_drumming.html Vic Firth This week’s podcast features So Percussion Performing Steve Reich’s “Drumming, Part One”. "Drumming Part I, for small tuned drums, begins with a single sound in a 12-beat cycle; there are rests on all other beats. Gradually, one at a time, other sounds replace the rests, until the basic rhythmic pattern of Drumming is constructed. When this pattern has been established by two drummers in unison, one of them gradually increases his tempo, while the other does not, so that in a few seconds he is one beat ahead of his partner; that is, they are one beat out of phase. They now maintain this new relationship, so that the combination of their parts produces new patterns, which in turn become the basis for the third and fourth players' parts. This process of shifting phases, holding to the newly-formed relationship and making use of the resulting patterns, is then repeated with two and then three drummers, each one beat away from the other." - Steve Reich "Drumming Part I, for small tuned drums, begins with a single sound in a 12-beat cycle; there are rests on all other beats. Gradually, one at a time, other sounds replace the rests, until the basic rhythmic pattern of Drumming is constructed. When this pattern has been established by two drummers in unison, one of them gradually increases his tempo, while the other does not, so that in a few seconds he is one beat ahead of his partner; that is, they are one beat out of phase. They now maintain this new relationship, so that the combination of their parts produces new patterns, which in turn become the basis for the third and fourth players' parts. This process of shifting phases, holding to the newly-formed relationship and making use of the resulting patterns, is then repeated with two and then three drummers, each one beat away from the other." - Steve Reich http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/so_percussion/so_percussion_drummingHQ.mp4 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:13:00 EST Podcasts 17:04 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.html Vic Firth This week’s podcast features Ed Saindon performing “The Last Goodbye” at Berklee College of Music’s Vibe Night in 2008. This week’s podcast features Ed Saindon performing “The Last Goodbye” at Berklee College of Music’s Vibe Night in 2008. This performance also features Rick DiMuzio-sax, David Clark-bass and Mark Walker-drums. Don't miss Ed's full performance of this and "The Healing" on his Vic Firth artist page. A special thanks to Berklee Video Services for providing the video for us. © 2008 Berklee College of Music, Used with Permission This week’s podcast features Ed Saindon performing “The Last Goodbye” at Berklee College of Music’s Vibe Night in 2008. This performance also features Rick DiMuzio-sax, David Clark-bass and Mark Walker-drums. Don't miss Ed's full performance of this and "The Healing" on his Vic Firth artist page. A special thanks to Berklee Video Services for providing the video for us. © 2008 Berklee College of Music, Used with Permission http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/saindon_berklee08-podcastHQ.mp4 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:06:00 EST Podcasts 3:34 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth This week’s podcast is the final installment of Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach in 6 parts. This week’s podcast is the final installment in our 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. This week’s podcast is the final installment in our 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_bach5_gigueHQ.mp4 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:13:00 EST Podcasts 2:26 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. This week’s podcast is part 5 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. This week’s podcast is part 5 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_bach5_gavottesHQ.mp4 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:31:00 EST Podcasts 4:32 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. This week’s podcast is part 4 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing "Sarabande" from Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. This week’s podcast is part 4 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing "Sarabande" from Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_bach5_sarabandeHQ.mp4 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:22:00 EST Podcasts 2:47 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. This week’s podcast is part 3 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. This week’s podcast is part 3 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. This series features Gwen performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_bach5_couranteHQ.mp4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:41:00 EST Podcasts 2:02 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. This week’s podcast is part 2 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. This week’s podcast is part 2 of a 6 part series from Gwen Thrasher. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_bach5_allemandeHQ.mp4 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:57:00 EST Podcasts 5:26 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. Gwen Burgett Thrasher was winner of the Keiko Abe Prize at the second World Marimba competition in Okaya, Japan, and the top prize winner at the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts’ ARTS competition. She was awarded the performer’s certificate from the Eastman School of Music and has also been the recipient of the Outstanding Young Musician award from the Peabody Conservatory and the Yale Alumni Award. Thrasher has studied with world-renowned professors Robert van Sice, Keiko Abe, and John Beck. She holds degrees from the Interlochen Arts Academy, Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, and the Yale School of Music. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com In the next several podcasts, we will bring you Gwen Thrasher performing the entire Cello Suite #5 by Bach. Gwen Burgett Thrasher was winner of the Keiko Abe Prize at the second World Marimba competition in Okaya, Japan, and the top prize winner at the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts’ ARTS competition. She was awarded the performer’s certificate from the Eastman School of Music and has also been the recipient of the Outstanding Young Musician award from the Peabody Conservatory and the Yale Alumni Award. Thrasher has studied with world-renowned professors Robert van Sice, Keiko Abe, and John Beck. She holds degrees from the Interlochen Arts Academy, Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, and the Yale School of Music. To learn more about her recording of all 6 Bach Cello Suites, visit www.bluegriffin.com http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/thrasher/thrasher_bach5_preludeHQ.mp4 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:57:00 EST Podcasts 6:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Third Coast Percussion performing David Skidmore's Ritual Music Variations on the Numbers 2 and 4 Ritual Music was written for the Chicago dance company Raizel Performances and was premiered in collaboration with that group in the spring of 2005. Ritual Music can be heard on Third Coast Percussion’s debut recording. For more information, visit www.thirdcoastpercussion.com Ritual Music was written for the Chicago dance company Raizel Performances and was premiered in collaboration with that group in the spring of 2005. Ritual Music can be heard on Third Coast Percussion’s debut recording. For more information, visit www.thirdcoastpercussion.com http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/3rd_coast_ritual-musicHQ.mp4 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:27:00 EST Podcasts 5:23 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mendoza.html Vic Firth This concert podcast features Vic Firth Artist Victor Mendoza performing a rendition of “Autumn Leaves” on jazz vibraphone. This concert podcast features Vic Firth Artist Victor Mendoza performing a rendition of “Autumn Leaves” on jazz vibraphone. This concert podcast features Vic Firth Artist Victor Mendoza performing a rendition of “Autumn Leaves” on jazz vibraphone. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/mendoza_castrillo2HQ.mp4 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:02:00 EST Podcasts 7:07 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html Vic Firth This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Watch this video on tambourine technique to learn how to play shake rolls and thumb rolls, including crescendo rolls. Visit the feature at http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Watch this video on tambourine technique to learn how to play shake rolls and thumb rolls, including crescendo rolls. Visit the feature at http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/percussion101_tambourine2HQ.mp4 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:14:00 EST Podcasts 3:13 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html Vic Firth This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Visit the feature at http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html This video is excerpted from Vic Firth’s new lesson series entitled PERCUSSION 101. Covering the fundamentals on all the common percussion instruments, PERCUSSION 101 is an essential guide for young percussionists and band directors alike. Visit the feature at http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101.html http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/percussion101_tambourine1HQ.mp4 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:37:00 EST Podcasts 3:44 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/products/ensemblekeyboard.html Vic Firth Featuring the Lassiter High School Percussion Ensemble performing Green’s “Xylophonia” with soloist Viet Cuong. In this performance, the ensemble is using the Vic Firth ENSEMBLE SERIES mallets. >Featuring the Lassiter High School Percussion Ensemble performing Green’s “Xylophonia” with soloist Viet Cuong. In this performance, the ensemble is using the Vic Firth ENSEMBLE SERIES mallets. >Featuring the Lassiter High School Percussion Ensemble performing Green’s “Xylophonia” with soloist Viet Cuong. In this performance, the ensemble is using the Vic Firth ENSEMBLE SERIES mallets. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/lassiter_xylophoniaHQ.mp4 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:02:00 EST Podcasts 3:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/mike_lynch.html Vic Firth Lassiter High School Percussion Ens. under the direction of Michael Lynch, performes "The Doomsday Machine" by Michael Burritt. “The Doomsday Machine is named for an episode from Star Trek, my favorite science fiction series of all time. The "Doomsday Machine" is an enormous weapon, both in size and strength, that was left adrift in space. This war machine was capable of destroying whole planets and was discovered, of course, by Captain Kirk and his crew. The Enterprise ultimately conquered the "Doomsday Machine" by feeding it another star ship that was set to self destruct. My "Doomsday Machine" is meant to be an aurally and visually captivating work that explores a multitude of wood, metal and membraned sounds in an explosively energetic dance." “The Doomsday Machine is named for an episode from Star Trek, my favorite science fiction series of all time. The "Doomsday Machine" is an enormous weapon, both in size and strength, that was left adrift in space. This war machine was capable of destroying whole planets and was discovered, of course, by Captain Kirk and his crew. The Enterprise ultimately conquered the "Doomsday Machine" by feeding it another star ship that was set to self destruct. My "Doomsday Machine" is meant to be an aurally and visually captivating work that explores a multitude of wood, metal and membraned sounds in an explosively energetic dance." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/lassiter_doomsdayHQ.mp4 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:36:00 EST Podcasts 5:46 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth U. North Carolina Greensboro under the direction of Cort McClaren performs "Paschal Dances" by David Gillingham. U. North Carolina Greensboro under the direction of Cort McClaren performs "Paschal Dances" by David Gillingham. "Paschal Dances is based on the first two lines of the famous Gregorian Easter sequence,"Victim paschali laudes" (Praises to the Paschal Victim). Motives and phrases of the chant are used to unify the work which comprises an Invocation, 4 Dances, 2 Interludes, and a Benediction." - D. Gillingham U. North Carolina Greensboro under the direction of Cort McClaren performs "Paschal Dances" by David Gillingham. "Paschal Dances is based on the first two lines of the famous Gregorian Easter sequence,"Victim paschali laudes" (Praises to the Paschal Victim). Motives and phrases of the chant are used to unify the work which comprises an Invocation, 4 Dances, 2 Interludes, and a Benediction." - D. Gillingham. "Paschal Dances" can be purchased online at www.c-alanpublications.com http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/UNCG_paschal_dancesHQ.mp4 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:51:00 EST Podcasts 11:35 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion.html Vic Firth Check out part one of our interview series with SO Percussion in this featured concert podcast! Called "astonishing and entrancing" by Billboard, "brilliant" by the New York Times, So Percussion came together in the green pastures of New Haven at Yale's graduate program. So Percussion has created a fresh voice to what co-founder Jason Treuting calls "funky contemporary music." Check out part one of our interview series with SO Percussion in this featured concert podcast! Called "astonishing and entrancing" by Billboard, "brilliant" by the New York Times, So Percussion came together in the green pastures of New Haven at Yale's graduate program. So Percussion has created a fresh voice to what co-founder Jason Treuting calls "funky contemporary music." Check out part one of our interview series with SO Percussion in this featured concert podcast! http://vicfirth.com/artists/video/so_percussion/so_percussion_interview1HQ.mp4 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:01:00 EST Podcasts 11:09 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jeff_jones.html Vic Firth Vic Firth education team member Jeff Jones performs Peter Klatzow's "Figures in a Landscape" for marimba and flute. In this week's featured concert podcast, Vic Firth education team member Jeff Jones performs Peter Klatzow's "Figures in a Landscape" for marimba and flute. In this week's featured concert podcast, Vic Firth education team member Jeff Jones performs Peter Klatzow's "Figures in a Landscape" for marimba and flute. http://vicfirth.com/artists/video/jeff_jones/figuresHQ.mp4 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:07:00 EST Podcasts 8:36 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://vicfirth.com Vic Firth Svet Stoyanov and Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher perform Viñao's "Arabesco Infinito". "I first thought of writing an 'arabesque' for marimba and vibraphone as I was hearing my son Matteo practice Debussy's second arabesque at the piano. Shortly afterwards I considered Debussy's piece in the context of ideas about repetition derived from classical Islamic art, Chaos Theory and fractal geometry. In traditional Islamic art, ornamental textures are often constructed from a single geometrical figure multiplied in all direction in one plane creating an infinite pattern. In Arabesco Infinito I attempted to emulate this kind of construction. Similar ideas of 'creative unpredictable repetition' are found in fractal geometry and chaos theory. However, chaos theory also introduces the idea of attractors, defined as states towards which a system or process may evolve. What I found fascinating in this concept was that although a system may be moving towards an attractor, it may appear to be doing so in a chaotic way. This suggests that order may be created out of chaos and that perhaps an act of creation may need chaos as a necessary condition. I wanted to have a similar kind of motion in my piece, a directionality that at times might seem chaotic but was always driven by the repetition of an initial cell or pattern. I wanted to create music where a very simple rhythmic and melodic figure - and arabesque- would evolve in unpredictable ways but always in the direction of a node or point of attraction. These points of attraction appear in the piece as 'grooves', repetitive periodic or quasi periodic rhythms that our body may comfortably settle into. The movement or gravitation from one groove to the next is the central process of the piece, its complex story, in short, what the piece is about. In Arabesco Infinito I was interested in the notion that repetition (that dreaded monster of contemporary culture) can be mindless and even dehumanising or truly creative in a profound and mysterious way." "I first thought of writing an 'arabesque' for marimba and vibraphone as I was hearing my son Matteo practice Debussy's second arabesque at the piano. Shortly afterwards I considered Debussy's piece in the context of ideas about repetition derived from classical Islamic art, Chaos Theory and fractal geometry. In traditional Islamic art, ornamental textures are often constructed from a single geometrical figure multiplied in all direction in one plane creating an infinite pattern. In Arabesco Infinito I attempted to emulate this kind of construction. Similar ideas of 'creative unpredictable repetition' are found in fractal geometry and chaos theory. However, chaos theory also introduces the idea of attractors, defined as states towards which a system or process may evolve. What I found fascinating in this concept was that although a system may be moving towards an attractor, it may appear to be doing so in a chaotic way. This suggests that order may be created out of chaos and that perhaps an act of creation may need chaos as a necessary condition. I wanted to have a similar kind of motion in my piece, a directionality that at times might seem chaotic but was always driven by the repetition of an initial cell or pattern. I wanted to create music where a very simple rhythmic and melodic figure - and arabesque- would evolve in unpredictable ways but always in the direction of a node or point of attraction. These points of attraction appear in the piece as 'grooves', repetitive periodic or quasi periodic rhythms that our body may comfortably settle into. The movement or gravitation from one groove to the next is the central process of the piece, its complex story, in short, what the piece is about. In Arabesco Infinito I was interested in the notion that repetition (that dreaded monster of contemporary culture) can be mindless and even dehumanising or truly creative in a profound and mysterious way." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/viano_arabescoHQ.mp4 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:00:00 EST Podcasts 9:54 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://vicfirth.com/artists/so_percussion/lang_socalledlaws.html Vic Firth So Percussion performs David Lang's "The So-Called Laws of Nature". "The So-Called Laws of Nature” explores the 'meaning' of various processes and formulas. The individual parts are virtually identical -- the percussionists play identical patterns throughout, playing unison rhythms on subtly different instruments. Some of the patterns between the players are displaced in time, some are on instruments which have a kind of incoherence built into their sound. Called "astonishing and entrancing" by Billboard, "brilliant" by the New York Times, So Percussion came together in the green pastures of New Haven at Yale's graduate program. So Percussion has created a fresh voice to what co-founder Jason Treuting calls "funky contemporary music." "The So-Called Laws of Nature” explores the 'meaning' of various processes and formulas. The individual parts are virtually identical -- the percussionists play identical patterns throughout, playing unison rhythms on subtly different instruments. Some of the patterns between the players are displaced in time, some are on instruments which have a kind of incoherence built into their sound. Called "astonishing and entrancing" by Billboard, "brilliant" by the New York Times, So Percussion came together in the green pastures of New Haven at Yale's graduate program. So Percussion has created a fresh voice to what co-founder Jason Treuting calls "funky contemporary music." http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/so_percussion/sopercussion_langMQ.mp4 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:42:00 EST Podcasts 11:35 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Jeff Jones performs Philippe Boesmans' "Day Dreams" for marimba and electronics. In Day Dreams for marimba and electronics, Philippe Boesmans has created a uniquely broad palette of timbres by devising a collaboration between marimba sounds and computer-generated sounds. Through the use of a program called Max/MSP, Boesmans uses electronics to serve one of three purposes: to complement the marimba line with a secondary line of music; to compete with the marimba line by pushing itself to the foreground; and to actually bend the pitch of the marimba, certainly a pushing of the envelope for keyboard percussion. The use of the Daydreams software was freely granted to Jeff Jones by the CRFMW - Centre de Recherches et de Formation Musicales de Wallonie, Liège, Belgium. In Day Dreams for marimba and electronics, Philippe Boesmans has created a uniquely broad palette of timbres by devising a collaboration between marimba sounds and computer-generated sounds. Through the use of a program called Max/MSP, Boesmans uses electronics to serve one of three purposes: to complement the marimba line with a secondary line of music; to compete with the marimba line by pushing itself to the foreground; and to actually bend the pitch of the marimba, certainly a pushing of the envelope for keyboard percussion. The use of the Daydreams software was freely granted to Jeff Jones by the CRFMW - Centre de Recherches et de Formation Musicales de Wallonie, Liège, Belgium. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/jeff_jones/daydreamsHQ.mp4 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:58:00 EST Podcasts 24:55 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Robert Van Sice discusses a few of the compositional elements behind James Wood’s “Village Burial with Fire.” A continuation of last week's performance spotlight featuring the Yale Percussion Group, this week’s podcast features commentary from Robert Van Sice. In this video, Robert Van Sice discusses a few of the compositional elements behind James Wood’s “Village Burial with Fire.” A continuation of last week's performance spotlight featuring the Yale Percussion Group, this week’s podcast features commentary from Robert Van Sice. In this video, Robert Van Sice discusses a few of the compositional elements behind James Wood’s “Village Burial with Fire.” http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/ypg_village-burial2HQ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:31:00 EST Podcasts 4:16 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth This concert podcast features the Yale Percussion Group performing James Wood’s “Village Burial with Fire” (1989). This concert podcast features the Yale Percussion Group performing James Wood’s “Village Burial with Fire” (1989). Here the memories are of a Hindu, princely funeral ceremony—for two months the villagers have been making preparations—hundreds have turned out wearing their most lavish and colourful clothes, and carrying offerings of food on their heads. First, there is the noisy procession down to the river for purification of the soul, then a short ceremony, and then the vast funeral pyre is set alight. At this moment it seems as though the whole village has exploded into music and dancing—soon, some go into trance. Gradually the physical form of the pyre disintegrates, and the spirit of the deceased is formally set free to mingle with the spirit world. In the evening, when the festivities have moved on to another place, some mourners lament beside the glowing embers. This concert podcast features the Yale Percussion Group performing James Wood’s “Village Burial with Fire” (1989). Here the memories are of a Hindu, princely funeral ceremony—for two months the villagers have been making preparations—hundreds have turned out wearing their most lavish and colourful clothes, and carrying offerings of food on their heads. First, there is the noisy procession down to the river for purification of the soul, then a short ceremony, and then the vast funeral pyre is set alight. At this moment it seems as though the whole village has exploded into music and dancing—soon, some go into trance. Gradually the physical form of the pyre disintegrates, and the spirit of the deceased is formally set free to mingle with the spirit world. In the evening, when the festivities have moved on to another place, some mourners lament beside the glowing embers. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/ypg_village-burialHQ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:15:00 EST Podcasts 13:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth This week's concert podcast features the James Madison University Percussion Ensemble. The James Madison University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Rice, performs Nathan Daughtrey’s “Limerick Daydreams.” The piece is available from C. Alan Publications (www.c-alanpublications.com). The James Madison University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Rice, performs Nathan Daughtrey’s “Limerick Daydreams.” The piece is available from C. Alan Publications (www.c-alanpublications.com). http://www.vicfirth.com/features/JMU/JMU_daughtreyMQ.mp4 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:28:00 EST Podcasts 12:44 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth This week's concert podcast features the Westfield H.S. Percussion Ensemble from Chantilly, VA. This week's concert podcast features the Westfield H.S. Percussion Ensemble from Chantilly, VA. Under the direction of John Kilkenny, Westfield HS performs John Mackey’s “Mass for Percussion Ensemble”, recorded at the 2007 Music For All National Percussion Ensemble Festival in Indianapolis, IN. Mackey’s “Mass” was commissioned by The Julliard School’s Dance Division, with choreography by Robert Battle. You can learn more about this piece at www.ostimusic.com. For more information about recordings or performances at the National Percussion Festival as well as programming at Music for All and Bands of America, go to www.musicforall.org. This week's concert podcast features the Westfield H.S. Percussion Ensemble from Chantilly, VA. Under the direction of John Kilkenny, Westfield HS performs John Mackey’s “Mass for Percussion Ensemble”, recorded at the 2007 Music For All National Percussion Ensemble Festival in Indianapolis, IN. Mackey’s “Mass” was commissioned by The Julliard School’s Dance Division, with choreography by Robert Battle. You can learn more about this piece at www.ostimusic.com. For more information about recordings or performances at the National Percussion Festival as well as programming at Music for All and Bands of America, go to www.musicforall.org. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/westfield_mackeyHQ.mp4 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST Podcasts 12:43 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/mendoza.html Vic Firth This week’s concert podcast showcases the talents of vibraphonist Victor Mendoza. This week’s podcast showcases the talents of vibraphonist Victor Mendoza in a Tribute to Milt Jackson playing his arrangement of “For Someone I Love.” Including Milton Fletcher, piano, Ron Mahdi, bass and Kendrick Scott, drums. This week’s podcast showcases the talents of vibraphonist Victor Mendoza in a Tribute to Milt Jackson playing his arrangement of “For Someone I Love.” Including Milton Fletcher, piano, Ron Mahdi, bass and Kendrick Scott, drums. http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/mendoza/mendoza_1HQ.mp4 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:31:00 EST Podcasts 10:17 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/daughtrey.html Vic Firth This week’s concert podcast features Vic Firth artist Nathan Daughtrey performing Keiko Abe’s “Marimba d’Amore.” Hailed as "one of the leading voices on marimba," Nathan Daughtrey has already achieved much success and acclaim as a solo performer. He frequently appears as soloist and clinician in concert halls and universities throughout the United States. This week’s concert podcast features Vic Firth artist Nathan Daughtrey performing Keiko Abe’s “Marimba d’Amore.” Hailed as "one of the leading voices on marimba," Nathan Daughtrey has already achieved much success and acclaim as a solo performer. He frequently appears as soloist and clinician in concert halls and universities throughout the United States. This week’s concert podcast features Vic Firth artist Nathan Daughtrey performing Keiko Abe’s “Marimba d’Amore.” http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/daughtrey/daughtrey_abeHQ.mp4 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:25:00 EST Podcasts 9:28 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton.html Vic Firth In this week's concert podcast, Gary Burton discusses pedaling and dynamic playing on the vibraphone. In this week's concert podcast, Gary Burton discusses pedaling and dynamic playing on the vibraphone. Dont forget to visit www.vicfirth.com to see Gary's entire vibraphone masterclass! In this week's concert podcast, Gary Burton discusses pedaling and dynamic playing on the vibraphone. Dont forget to visit www.vicfirth.com to see Gary's entire vibraphone masterclass! http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton/burton_lesson6HQ.mp4 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:01:00 EST Podcasts 6:30 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton.html Vic Firth Our Vibraphone Masterclass with Gary Burton continues with a breakdown of the famous "Burton Grip"! Our Vibraphone Masterclass with Gary Burton continues with a breakdown of the famous "Burton Grip"! Hear Gary's story about how he developed his grip and four-mallet technique! Our Vibraphone Masterclass with Gary Burton continues with a breakdown of the famous "Burton Grip"! Hear Gary's story about how he developed his grip and four-mallet technique! http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton/burton_lesson5HQ.mp4 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:25:00 EST Podcasts 9:52 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton.html Vic Firth Check out the third installment of Gary's masterclass in this week's concert podcast! We are excited to present Gary's 8-part Vibraphone Masterclass series to you, recorded backstage in Boston's Symphony Hall. In the third installment of our vibraphone masterclass with Gary Burton, Gary discusses technique and shows us how the proper stroke can get the best sound out of the instrument! We are excited to present Gary's 8-part Vibraphone Masterclass series to you, recorded backstage in Boston's Symphony Hall. In the third installment of our vibraphone masterclass with Gary Burton, Gary discusses technique and shows us how the proper stroke can get the best sound out of the instrument! http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton/burton_lesson3HQ.mp4 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:12:00 EST Podcasts 7:16 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton.html Vic Firth Check out the second installment of Gary's masterclass in this week's concert podcast! We are excited to present Gary's 8-part Vibraphone Masterclass series to you, recorded backstage in Boston's Symphony Hall. In this second installment, Gary talks about some of the important early vibraphone performers as well as vibe characteristics. We are excited to present Gary's 8-part Vibraphone Masterclass series to you, recorded backstage in Boston's Symphony Hall. In this second installment, Gary talks about some of the important early vibraphone performers as well as vibe characteristics. http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton/burton_lesson2HQ.mp4 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:45:00 EST Podcasts 7:03 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton.html Vic Firth Check out the first installment of Gary's masterclass in this week's concert podcast! We are excited to present Gary's 8-part Vibraphone Masterclass series to you, recorded backstage in Boston's Symphony Hall. In this series, Burton covers the full gamut of common questions on the instrument – from it's history to his famous 4 mallet grip. Check out the first installment of Gary's masterclass in this week's concert podcast! We are excited to present Gary's 8-part Vibraphone Masterclass series to you, recorded backstage in Boston's Symphony Hall. In this series, Burton covers the full gamut of common questions on the instrument – from it's history to his famous 4 mallet grip. Check out the first installment of Gary's masterclass in this week's concert podcast! http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/burton/burton_lesson1HQ.mp4 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:30:00 EST Podcasts 5:32 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/UMASS_marimba_band.html Vic Firth 'Big Country' is a catchy and inspired composition by world renowned banjo picker and jazz musician Béla Fleck from the album 'Left of Cool' by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. 'Big Country' is a catchy and inspired composition by world renowned banjo picker and jazz musician Béla Fleck from the album 'Left of Cool' by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Its simple melody encapsulates the folksy sound of Americana, and is wonderfully captured in this score for percussion ensemble. Arranged by Vic Firth Assistant Director of Education, Olin Johannessen, Fleck's original banjo part translates well to the percussion ensemble through 4-mallet independent techniques for marimbas and xylophone. As seen in this performance by the UMASS Marimba Band, this arrangement also features a small rhythm section (drumset and bass guitar) to drive the two-step feel. To purchase this arrangement of 'Big Country', or to check out more of Olin's concert ensembles, visit: www.tapspace.com. 'Big Country' is a catchy and inspired composition by world renowned banjo picker and jazz musician Béla Fleck from the album 'Left of Cool' by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Its simple melody encapsulates the folksy sound of Americana, and is wonderfully captured in this score for percussion ensemble. Arranged by Vic Firth Assistant Director of Education, Olin Johannessen, Fleck's original banjo part translates well to the percussion ensemble through 4-mallet independent techniques for marimbas and xylophone. As seen in this performance by the UMASS Marimba Band, this arrangement also features a small rhythm section (drumset and bass guitar) to drive the two-step feel. To purchase this arrangement of 'Big Country', or to check out more of Olin's concert ensembles, visit: www.tapspace.com. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/umass_big_country.mp4 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:06:00 EST Podcasts 3:04 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/products/symphonicsignature.html Vic Firth Watch Tim demonstrate these unique drumsticks in this week's concert podcast. Tim Genis' STG2 signature drumsticks are specially designed for playing fast musical passages softly, producing clean double strokes and clear articulation on the concert snare drum. Watch Tim demonstrate these unique drumsticks in this week's concert podcast. Tim Genis' STG2 signature drumsticks are specially designed for playing fast musical passages softly, producing clean double strokes and clear articulation on the concert snare drum. Watch Tim demonstrate these unique drumsticks in this week's concert podcast. http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/genis_stg2.mp4 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:49:00 EST Podcasts 3:01 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro-serenata.html Vic Firth Vic Firth is excited to bring you a video of Ney Rosauro performing his latest composition, "Serenata" on its June 18th, 2007 World Premiere! "Movement III celebrates life. A joyful introduction preceeds the lively main theme in a 12/8 time signature. After the main theme exposition the bridge gives way to Leitmotiv 2 leading to a musical climax. A capacious cadenza allows the soloist to explore variations on Leitmotiv 1 with intermittent orchestral accompaniment. Movement III concludes with a recapitulation of the central themes and motives followed by primary rhythmic passages from the introduction." - Ney Rosauro. Special thanks to the Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro (Antonio Carlos Cunha, conductor) and TV Educativa. Ney is using his M228 signature mallet. An all purpose mallet for rich, full sound on any keyboard. L = 16 1/4" "Movement III celebrates life. A joyful introduction preceeds the lively main theme in a 12/8 time signature. After the main theme exposition the bridge gives way to Leitmotiv 2 leading to a musical climax. A capacious cadenza allows the soloist to explore variations on Leitmotiv 1 with intermittent orchestral accompaniment. Movement III concludes with a recapitulation of the central themes and motives followed by primary rhythmic passages from the introduction." - Ney Rosauro. Special thanks to the Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro (Antonio Carlos Cunha, conductor) and TV Educativa. Ney is using his M228 signature mallet. An all purpose mallet for rich, full sound on any keyboard. L = 16 1/4" http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/rosauro/rosauro_serenata_IIIHQ.mp4 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:00:00 EST Podcasts 8:14 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro-serenata.html Vic Firth Vic Firth is excited to bring you a video of Ney Rosauro performing his latest composition, "Serenata" on its June 18th, 2007 World Premiere! "Movement II starts and finishes with two canticles of the catholic church – “In Heaven” and “Heavenly Mother.” I composed this music while taking long walks through the city of Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) during the last weeks of my mother’s life. The marimba cadenza has roots in the prayer “Gloria ao Pai” (Glory to the Father) and was inspired by an old choral composition of mine." - Ney Rosauro. Special thanks to the Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro (Antonio Carlos Cunha, conductor) and TV Educativa. Ney is using his M228 signature mallet. An all purpose mallet for rich, full sound on any keyboard. L = 16 1/4" "Movement II starts and finishes with two canticles of the catholic church – “In Heaven” and “Heavenly Mother.” I composed this music while taking long walks through the city of Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) during the last weeks of my mother’s life. The marimba cadenza has roots in the prayer “Gloria ao Pai” (Glory to the Father) and was inspired by an old choral composition of mine." - Ney Rosauro. Special thanks to the Orquestra do Theatro São Pedro (Antonio Carlos Cunha, conductor) and TV Educativa. Ney is using his M228 signature mallet. An all purpose mallet for rich, full sound on any keyboard. L = 16 1/4" http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/rosauro/rosauro_serenata_IIHQ.mp4 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST Podcasts 8:47 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro-serenata.html Vic Firth Vic Firth is excited to bring you a video of Ney Rosauro performing his latest composition, "Serenata" on its June 18th, 2007 World Premiere! "My family is from Rio Grande do Sul (the southern most Brazilian state). Movement 1 is based on the rhythm of Guarania. Guarania is one of the most popular styles from this region of South America, called Saint Peter’s Continent by the early settlers. After an energetic and virtuosic introduction the first part of theme A is presented with chords and melody that suggest tension and instability. The mood created evokes the emotions of a mother constantly worried over the well being of her children. During the second part of theme A this tension is resolved and a new melody that is presented (*Leitmotiv 1) will be used throughout the piece. After the bridge theme B (*Leitmotiv 2) is introduced and like Leitmotiv 1 it will reemerge in other movements. Following an elaborate solo interlude on the vibes and marimba, themes A and B are restated and the same chromatic material from the introduction closes the movement." - Ney Rosauro "My family is from Rio Grande do Sul (the southern most Brazilian state). Movement 1 is based on the rhythm of Guarania. Guarania is one of the most popular styles from this region of South America, called Saint Peter’s Continent by the early settlers. After an energetic and virtuosic introduction the first part of theme A is presented with chords and melody that suggest tension and instability. The mood created evokes the emotions of a mother constantly worried over the well being of her children. During the second part of theme A this tension is resolved and a new melody that is presented (*Leitmotiv 1) will be used throughout the piece. After the bridge theme B (*Leitmotiv 2) is introduced and like Leitmotiv 1 it will reemerge in other movements. Following an elaborate solo interlude on the vibes and marimba, themes A and B are restated and the same chromatic material from the introduction closes the movement." - Ney Rosauro http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/video/rosauro/rosauro_serenata_IHQ.mp4 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:03:00 EST Podcasts 6:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.html Vic Firth Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed perform the jazz standard, Black Orpheus. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ed Saindon has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Louie Bellson and Ken Peplowski to name a few! In addition to his career as a performer, Ed also dedicates his talents to the field of education as a clinician, an author and a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed perform the jazz standard, Black Orpheus. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ed Saindon has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Louie Bellson and Ken Peplowski to name a few! In addition to his career as a performer, Ed also dedicates his talents to the field of education as a clinician, an author and a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed perform the jazz standard, Black Orpheus. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/saindon_1.mp4 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:12:00 EST Podcasts 5:53 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth The UT Arlington Percussion Ensemble performs “Tala” by Michael Varner. Performed by the UT Arlington Percussion Ensemble, “Tala” by Michael Varner is a grade 5 piece on the Texas Class I Percussion Ensemble list. Based on a rhythmic pattern of twelve beats it is divided into groupings of 5 and 7 subdivided into 2-3-2-2-3, “Tala” allows performers and audience to experience some of the unique aspects of Classical Indian music. Available through Michael Varner Music and many retail music stores. Performed by the UT Arlington Percussion Ensemble, “Tala” by Michael Varner is a grade 5 piece on the Texas Class I Percussion Ensemble list. Based on a rhythmic pattern of twelve beats it is divided into groupings of 5 and 7 subdivided into 2-3-2-2-3, “Tala” allows performers and audience to experience some of the unique aspects of Classical Indian music. Available through Michael Varner Music and many retail music stores. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/uta_tala.mp4 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:38:00 EST Podcasts 6:38 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Vic Firth Vic Firth Education Team member, Barry Dove performs Dmitri Shostakovich's "Polka" from "The Golden Age". In this week's concert podcast, Vic Firth Education Team member, Barry Dove performs Dmitri Shostakovich's "Polka" from "The Golden Age". Arranged for solo marimba, this piece features the Vic Firth Ensemble Series keyboard mallets. In this week's concert podcast, Vic Firth Education Team member, Barry Dove performs Dmitri Shostakovich's "Polka" from "The Golden Age". Arranged for solo marimba, this piece features the Vic Firth Ensemble Series keyboard mallets. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/dove_shostakovich.mp4 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:59:00 EST Podcasts 4:55 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/stoyanov.html Vic Firth Svet Stoyanov performs Paul Lansky’s “Hop” for marimba and violin, featuring violinist Annaliesa Place. Vic Firth artist Svet Stoyanov is featured in this week's concert podcast playing Paul Lansky’s “Hop” for marimba and violin, featuring violinist Annaliesa Place. "Hop" is available through G Schirmer Publications (www.schirmer.com). Vic Firth artist Svet Stoyanov is featured in this week's concert podcast playing Paul Lansky’s “Hop” for marimba and violin, featuring violinist Annaliesa Place. "Hop" is available through G Schirmer Publications (www.schirmer.com). http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/stoyanov_hop.mp4 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:17:00 EST Podcasts 10:32 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/genis.html Vic Firth Tim Genis discusses some of the different roles he has played in the orchestra over the years. Tim discusses some of the different roles he has played in the orchestra over the years, including his current role as the principal timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tim talks about the lessons he learned from his predecessor Vic Firth as well as what it is like to follow such an iconic and legendary timpanist. Tim discusses some of the different roles he has played in the orchestra over the years, including his current role as the principal timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tim talks about the lessons he learned from his predecessor Vic Firth as well as what it is like to follow such an iconic and legendary timpanist. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/genis_interview3.m4v Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:19:00 EST Podcasts 6:08 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/genis.html Vic Firth Tim Genis talks about his experience auditioning for and performing with major symphony orchestras at a young age. In this second installment of our interview series with BSO principal timpanist Tim Genis, Tim talks about his experience auditioning for and performing with major symphony orchestras at a young age as well as overcoming nerves in the audition process! In this second installment of our interview series with BSO principal timpanist Tim Genis, Tim talks about his experience auditioning for and performing with major symphony orchestras at a young age as well as overcoming nerves in the audition process! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/genis_interview2.m4v Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:14:00 EST Podcasts 7:28 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/genis.html Vic Firth Tim Genis discusses his early years studying with Anthony Cirone and Saul Goodman. Tim Genis is the principal timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra as well as the head of the percussion department at Boston University. In this first installment of our interview series, Tim discusses his early years studying with Anthony Cirone and Saul Goodman. Tim Genis is the principal timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra as well as the head of the percussion department at Boston University. In this first installment of our interview series, Tim discusses his early years studying with Anthony Cirone and Saul Goodman. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/genis_interview.m4v Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:22:00 EST Podcasts 6:13 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/schwantner.html Vic Firth A unique multi-percussion piece, influenced by rudimental bass drumming! This video is the live performance of the duet “Eight on 3 and Nine on 2” written by Robert Marino and performed by George Clements and Robert Marino at the Eastman School of Music. Both Clements and Marino are graduates of the Eastman School, as well as alumni of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps bass drum line. "Eight on 3 and Nine on 2" is a unique multi-percussion piece that showcases the skills Clements and Marino honed playing split parts during their time with the Cadets. This video is the live performance of the duet “Eight on 3 and Nine on 2” written by Robert Marino and performed by George Clements and Robert Marino at the Eastman School of Music. Both Clements and Marino are graduates of the Eastman School, as well as alumni of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps bass drum line. "Eight on 3 and Nine on 2" is a unique multi-percussion piece that showcases the skills Clements and Marino honed playing split parts during their time with the Cadets. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/clements_marino.m4v Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:53:00 EST Podcasts 6:47 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/products/pesante.html Vic Firth Hear the dark, bold sounds created from Vic's new Pesante Series Mallets. Hear the dark, bold sounds created from Vic's new Pesante Series Mallets. Featuring the opening from Nathan Daughtrey's "Limerick Daydreams", performed by the University of Texas at Arlington Percussion Ensemble. Hear the dark, bold sounds created from Vic's new Pesante Series Mallets. Featuring the opening from Nathan Daughtrey's "Limerick Daydreams", performed by the University of Texas at Arlington Percussion Ensemble. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/uta_limerick_daydreams.m4v Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:13:00 EST Podcasts 2:43 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/harris.html Stefon Harris This week's concert podcast features a performance by Vic Firth artist Stefon Harris. Vic Firth artist Stefon Harris is a graduate of The Manhattan School of Music, a recipient of the prestigious Martin E. Segal Award from the Lincoln Center and a back-to-back Grammy nominated artist. Watch this video of Stefon performing in this week's concert podcast. Vic Firth artist Stefon Harris is a graduate of The Manhattan School of Music, a recipient of the prestigious Martin E. Segal Award from the Lincoln Center and a back-to-back Grammy nominated artist. Watch this video of Stefon performing in this week's concert podcast. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/stefon_harris.m4v Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:32:00 EST Podcasts 3:40 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/daughtrey.html Nathan Daughtrey In this week's concert podcast, Nathan Daughtrey performs Mangore's Una Limosnita por Amor de Dios. Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the first half of the twentieth century. His compositions range from simple etudes to wildly virtuosic multi-movement works. In this week's concert podcast, Nathan Daughtrey performs Mangore's Una Limosnita por Amor de Dios. Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the first half of the twentieth century. His compositions range from simple etudes to wildly virtuosic multi-movement works. In this week's concert podcast, Nathan Daughtrey performs Mangore's Una Limosnita por Amor de Dios. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/daughtrey_mangore.m4v Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:05:00 EST Podcasts 3:28 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Yale Percussion Group The Yale Percussion Group performs Threads by Paul Lansky. Presented this week are movements 6-10. Threads, written by Paul Lansky for So Percussion in 2005, is a "contata" for percussion quartet in ten short movements. There are three "threads" that are interwoven in the piece: Arias and Preludes that focus on the metallic pitched sounds; Choruses in which drumming predominates; and Recitatives made largely from Cage-like "noise" instruments. The aims of the different threads are to highlight the wide range of qualitities that percussion instruments are capable of, from lyrical and tender to forceful and aggressive, and weave them into one continuous texture. Presented this week are movements 6-10. Threads, written by Paul Lansky for So Percussion in 2005, is a "contata" for percussion quartet in ten short movements. There are three "threads" that are interwoven in the piece: Arias and Preludes that focus on the metallic pitched sounds; Choruses in which drumming predominates; and Recitatives made largely from Cage-like "noise" instruments. The aims of the different threads are to highlight the wide range of qualitities that percussion instruments are capable of, from lyrical and tender to forceful and aggressive, and weave them into one continuous texture. Presented this week are movements 6-10. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/lansky_threads_2.m4v Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:45:00 EST Podcasts 16:29 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Yale Percussion Group The Yale Percussion Group performs Threads by Paul Lansky. Presented this week are movements 1-5. Threads, written by Paul Lansky for So Percussion in 2005, is a "contata" for percussion quartet in ten short movements. There are three "threads" that are interwoven in the piece: Arias and Preludes that focus on the metallic pitched sounds; Choruses in which drumming predominates; and Recitatives made largely from Cage-like "noise" instruments. The aims of the different threads are to highlight the wide range of qualitities that percussion instruments are capable of, from lyrical and tender to forceful and aggressive, and weave them into one continuous texture. Presented this week are movements 1-5. Threads, written by Paul Lansky for So Percussion in 2005, is a "contata" for percussion quartet in ten short movements. There are three "threads" that are interwoven in the piece: Arias and Preludes that focus on the metallic pitched sounds; Choruses in which drumming predominates; and Recitatives made largely from Cage-like "noise" instruments. The aims of the different threads are to highlight the wide range of qualitities that percussion instruments are capable of, from lyrical and tender to forceful and aggressive, and weave them into one continuous texture. Presented this week are movements 1-5. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/lansky_threads_1.m4v Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:33:00 EST Podcasts 12:22 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/eduardo_leandro.html Eduardo Leandro Eduardo Leandro and Ian Hale Perform Manoury's "Duo de Marimbas" PHILIPPE MANOURY was born in Tulle, France in 1952. The ìDuo de Marimbasî is the second of six parts from Manouryís ìLe Livre des Claviersî ñ written as an instructional work for the study of keyboard percussion instruments. Manoury explained his intention for the piece was to ìconstruct phrases with a series of points that connect together, cross, intersect and collide. EDUARDO LEANDRO was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He attended Sao Paulo State University, Rotterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands, and Yale University. He has performed with the Steve Reich Ensemble, the New York Chamber Symphony Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Sequitur Ensemble, and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. Currently, Eduardo is Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Artist-in-Residence at the State University of New York-Stony Brook. IAN HALE recently completed his master's degree in percussion performance from the University of Massachusetts where he studied with Eduardo Leandro and Thom Hannum. Hale has performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Land's End Chamber Ensemble. Ian has been heavily involved in drum corps activity, having taught several drum corps including the Glassmen, Magic of Orlando, the Madison Scouts, Allegiance Elite, and Carolina Crown. PHILIPPE MANOURY was born in Tulle, France in 1952. The ìDuo de Marimbasî is the second of six parts from Manouryís ìLe Livre des Claviersî ñ written as an instructional work for the study of keyboard percussion instruments. Manoury explained his intention for the piece was to ìconstruct phrases with a series of points that connect together, cross, intersect and collide. EDUARDO LEANDRO was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He attended Sao Paulo State University, Rotterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands, and Yale University. He has performed with the Steve Reich Ensemble, the New York Chamber Symphony Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Sequitur Ensemble, and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. Currently, Eduardo is Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Artist-in-Residence at the State University of New York-Stony Brook. IAN HALE recently completed his master's degree in percussion performance from the University of Massachusetts where he studied with Eduardo Leandro and Thom Hannum. Hale has performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Land's End Chamber Ensemble. Ian has been heavily involved in drum corps activity, having taught several drum corps including the Glassmen, Magic of Orlando, the Madison Scouts, Allegiance Elite, and Carolina Crown. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/leandro_hale_manoury.m4v Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:06:00 EST Podcasts 7:09 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/burton.html Gary Burton This week's podcast features Gary Burton performing a medley of two tunes by bassist and composer Steve Swallow. This week's podcast features Gary Burton performing a medley of two tunes by bassist and composer Steve Swallow entitled "I'm Your Pal" (originally recorded with Chick Corea on "Crystal Silence") and "Hullo Bolinas" (from "Alone At Last"). This week's podcast features Gary Burton performing a medley of two tunes by bassist and composer Steve Swallow entitled "I'm Your Pal" (originally recorded with Chick Corea on "Crystal Silence") and "Hullo Bolinas" (from "Alone At Last"). http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/burton_3.m4v Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:46:00 EST Podcasts 5:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features.html Eric Beach Eric Beach performs Kevin Puts' "And Legions Will Rise". Hailed by the press as "one of the best young composers in America", KEVIN PUTS has had works commissioned and performed by leading orchestras, ensembles and soloists throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. "And Legions Will Rise" was composed for Makoto Nakura with a commission from Kobe Shinbun. According to Mr. Puts, "And Legions Will Rise is about the power in all of us to transcend during times of tragedy and personal crisis." Eric Beach holds Bachelor of Music and Graduate Performance Degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and recently completed his Masters of Music Degree from the Yale School of Music where he studied with virtuoso percussionist Robert Van Sice. Hailed by the press as "one of the best young composers in America", KEVIN PUTS has had works commissioned and performed by leading orchestras, ensembles and soloists throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. "And Legions Will Rise" was composed for Makoto Nakura with a commission from Kobe Shinbun. According to Mr. Puts, "And Legions Will Rise is about the power in all of us to transcend during times of tragedy and personal crisis." Eric Beach holds Bachelor of Music and Graduate Performance Degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and recently completed his Masters of Music Degree from the Yale School of Music where he studied with virtuoso percussionist Robert Van Sice. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/beach_legions.m4v Wed, 23 May 2007 08:45:00 EST Podcasts 17:01 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/daughtrey.html Nathan Daughtrey Nathan Daughtrey performs Daniel McCarthy's "WarHammer" WarHammer by Daniel McCarthy was composed in 1999 and first recorded by Nathan Daughtrey on his "Spiral Passages" release of solo marimba works. Like much of McCarthy's marimba music, this piece was inspired by the music of Frank Zappa. McCarthy is currently chair of the Composition and Theory Section at the University of Akron School of Music. Nathan Daughtrey frequently appears as soloist and clinician in concert halls and universities throughout the United States. Praised for his "virtuosic facility and extraordinary musical sensitivity," Mr. Daughtrey has appeared as the featured soloist with several ensembles, including the North Carolina Symphony and the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra in Bratislava, Slovakia. His compositions and CDs, as well as Daniel McCarthy's "WarHammer" are available from C. Alan Publications WarHammer by Daniel McCarthy was composed in 1999 and first recorded by Nathan Daughtrey on his "Spiral Passages" release of solo marimba works. Like much of McCarthy's marimba music, this piece was inspired by the music of Frank Zappa. McCarthy is currently chair of the Composition and Theory Section at the University of Akron School of Music. Nathan Daughtrey frequently appears as soloist and clinician in concert halls and universities throughout the United States. Praised for his "virtuosic facility and extraordinary musical sensitivity," Mr. Daughtrey has appeared as the featured soloist with several ensembles, including the North Carolina Symphony and the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra in Bratislava, Slovakia. His compositions and CDs, as well as Daniel McCarthy's "WarHammer" are available from C. Alan Publications http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/daughtrey_warhammer.m4v Thu, 17 May 2007 10:45:00 EST Podcasts 8:05 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/stoyanov.html Svet Stoyanov Svet Stoyanov performs Eric Sammut's "Rotation IV" Bulgarian-born Svet Stoyanov has captivated audiences internationally with his virtuosic technique both on the marimba and a wide variety of other percussion instruments. Winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, as well as numerous other competition awards, he has garnered accolades from audiences and professionals throughout Europe and the United States for his dynamic concerto performances, his theatrical recital presentations and the elegance of his chamber music collaborations. Bulgarian-born Svet Stoyanov has captivated audiences internationally with his virtuosic technique both on the marimba and a wide variety of other percussion instruments. Winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, as well as numerous other competition awards, he has garnered accolades from audiences and professionals throughout Europe and the United States for his dynamic concerto performances, his theatrical recital presentations and the elegance of his chamber music collaborations. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/stoyanov_rotation4.m4v Thu, 10 May 2007 10:21:00 EST Podcasts 2:16 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features.html James Madison University The James Madison University Percussion Ensemble performs David Gillingham's "Concerto for Piano and Percussion Orchestra" The James Madison University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Rice, performs David Gillingham's "Concerto for Piano and Percussion Orchestra" with pianist Dr. Lori Piitz. The piece is available from C. Alan Publications The James Madison University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Rice, performs David Gillingham's "Concerto for Piano and Percussion Orchestra" with pianist Dr. Lori Piitz. The piece is available from C. Alan Publications http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/JMU_gillingham.m4v Wed, 02 May 2007 17:21:00 EST Podcasts 16:54 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/deitz.html James Deitz This week's concert podcast features an excerpt from Georges Aperghis' composition "Le Corps a Corps," as performed by Vic Firth Artist James Deitz. This week's concert podcast features an excerpt from Georges Aperghis' composition "Le Corps a Corps," as performed by Vic Firth Artist James Deitz. "Le Corps a Corps" tells the story of a gruesome motorcycle race, which takes a surreal turn as it flashes back to days of ancient chariots. Aperghis' composition and Deitz's performance of it expertly navigate the fine line between musical performance and theatrical performance. This week's concert podcast features an excerpt from Georges Aperghis' composition "Le Corps a Corps," as performed by Vic Firth Artist James Deitz. "Le Corps a Corps" tells the story of a gruesome motorcycle race, which takes a surreal turn as it flashes back to days of ancient chariots. Aperghis' composition and Deitz's performance of it expertly navigate the fine line between musical performance and theatrical performance. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/james_deitz_2.m4v Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:46:00 EST Podcasts 9:41 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/schwantner.html Giff Howarth This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra, Movement III: Ritmico Con Brio" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing "Movement III: Ritmico Con Brio" from Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing "Movement III: Ritmico Con Brio" from Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/howarth_schwantner_concerto3.m4v Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:04:00 EST Podcasts 7:08 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/schwantner.html Giff Howarth This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra, Movement II: Misterioso" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing "Movement II: Misterioso" from Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing "Movement II: Misterioso" from Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/howarth_schwantner_concerto2.m4v Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:50:00 EST Podcasts 12:45 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/schwantner.html Giff Howarth This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" was originally commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for its 150th anniversary. The piece features an expanded percussion section, as well as an extended cadenza section for the percussion soloist. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" was originally commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for its 150th anniversary. The piece features an expanded percussion section, as well as an extended cadenza section for the percussion soloist. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/howarth_schwantner_concerto1.m4v Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:01:00 EST Podcasts 5:51 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/saindon.html Ed Saindon Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed Saindon perform the jazz standard, "Do You Know What it Means (to Miss New Orleans)". A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ed Saindon has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Louie Bellson and Ken Peplowski to name a few! In addition to his career as a performer, Ed also dedicates his talents to the field of education as a clinician, an author and a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed perform the jazz standard, "Do You Know What it Means (to Miss New Orleans)". A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ed Saindon has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Louie Bellson and Ken Peplowski to name a few! In addition to his career as a performer, Ed also dedicates his talents to the field of education as a clinician, an author and a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed perform the jazz standard, "Do You Know What it Means (to Miss New Orleans)". http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/saindon_3doyouknow.m4v Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:17:00 EST Podcasts 3:23 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jung.html Ji Hye Jung This week's podcast features Ji Hye's performance of "Koln, Part IIc" - a transcription of a improvised solo piano work by legendary jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. A musical chameleon, pianist Keith Jarrett was at his finest when he recorded The Koln Concert, a four part solo improvisation in a German concert hall in 1975. Melodies and rhythmic figures arise fluidly from his fingers as he moves from one idea to another, while his strong left hand is often used for repeated motifs that generate a rolling hypnotic power. This transcription by Peabody Conservatory Guitar Professor Manuel Barruenco lends itself well to the marimba, and Ji Hye Jung performs it with superb skill and emotion. Ji Hye is the 2006 winner of the International Marimba Competition in Linz, Austria. On this piece, Ji Hye uses the Robert Van Sice M112 in the bass, two M113's in the middle voice and a M114 on top. A musical chameleon, pianist Keith Jarrett was at his finest when he recorded The Koln Concert, a four part solo improvisation in a German concert hall in 1975. Melodies and rhythmic figures arise fluidly from his fingers as he moves from one idea to another, while his strong left hand is often used for repeated motifs that generate a rolling hypnotic power. This transcription by Peabody Conservatory Guitar Professor Manuel Barruenco lends itself well to the marimba, and Ji Hye Jung performs it with superb skill and emotion. Ji Hye is the 2006 winner of the International Marimba Competition in Linz, Austria. On this piece, Ji Hye uses the Robert Van Sice M112 in the bass, two M113's in the middle voice and a M114 on top. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/ji_hye_4.m4v Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:30:00 EST Podcasts 4:46 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/vansice.html Svet Stoyanov and James Deitz This week's podcast features Deitz and Stoyanov's performance of Peter Klatzow's "Ambient Resonances". James Deitz made his concerto debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra in October of 2003 and has shared the stage with such artists as Lisa Moore, Keiko Abe, Robert Van Sice, Emmanuel Sejourne, William Cahn, and Barbara Gavatos. James holds degrees from the Yale School of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Juilliard School Pre-College Division. He is the recipient of a Theodore Presser Award. Bulgarian-born Svet Stoyanov, winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, made his New York City debut at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. He premiered the Phillip Glass Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, with fellow timpanist Jonathan Haas and the American Symphony Orchestra, led by Leon Botstein. His festival appearances span the US and Europe, most notably: Emilia Romagna, Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony, Made in America with Seattle Symphony, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, and the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions. Both percussionists currently study under Robert Van Sice as members of the Yale percussion studio. This week's podcast features Deitz and Stoyanov's performance of Peter Klatzow's "Ambient Resonances". James Deitz made his concerto debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra in October of 2003 and has shared the stage with such artists as Lisa Moore, Keiko Abe, Robert Van Sice, Emmanuel Sejourne, William Cahn, and Barbara Gavatos. James holds degrees from the Yale School of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Juilliard School Pre-College Division. He is the recipient of a Theodore Presser Award. Bulgarian-born Svet Stoyanov, winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, made his New York City debut at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. He premiered the Phillip Glass Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, with fellow timpanist Jonathan Haas and the American Symphony Orchestra, led by Leon Botstein. His festival appearances span the US and Europe, most notably: Emilia Romagna, Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony, Made in America with Seattle Symphony, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, and the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions. Both percussionists currently study under Robert Van Sice as members of the Yale percussion studio. This week's podcast features Deitz and Stoyanov's performance of Peter Klatzow's "Ambient Resonances". http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/klatzow_ambient_resonances.m4v Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:30:00 EST Podcasts 10:09 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro.html UMiami Percussion Ensemble The UMiami Percussion Ensemble performs with guest Esther Jane Hardenbergh. Watch The University of Miami Percussion ensemble under the direction of Ney Rosauro and featuring Esther Jane Hardenbergh perform "Bachiana Brasileiras No. 5, Aria" by Hector Villa-Lobos and arranged by Rodrigo Morte. Watch The University of Miami Percussion ensemble under the direction of Ney Rosauro and featuring Esther Jane Hardenbergh perform "Bachiana Brasileiras No. 5, Aria" by Hector Villa-Lobos and arranged by Rodrigo Morte. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/umiami_aria.m4v Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:36:00 EST Podcasts 5:43 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro.html Ney Rosauro Watch Ney's product demonstration to hear about this line of mallets from the designer himself. Ney Rosauro designed this special series of marimba and vibraphone mallets to reflect the sound he desires for his award winning compositions. Watch Ney's product demonstration to hear about this line of mallets from the designer himself. Ney Rosauro designed this special series of marimba and vibraphone mallets to reflect the sound he desires for his award winning compositions. Watch Ney's product demonstration to hear about this line of mallets from the designer himself. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/rosauro_mallet_overview.m4v Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:53:00 EST Podcasts 6:28 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/genis.html Tim Genis Tim Genis demonstrates his signature stick. In addition to his current position as the Principal Timpanist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tim Genis has performed with the Rochester Philharmonic, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Honolulu Symphony, the Philharmonia Virtuosi and the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra. Watch Tim demonstrate his symphonic signature drumstick in this week's podcast! In addition to his current position as the Principal Timpanist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tim Genis has performed with the Rochester Philharmonic, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Honolulu Symphony, the Philharmonia Virtuosi and the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra. Watch Tim demonstrate his symphonic signature drumstick in this week's podcast! http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/genis_stg.m4v Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:33:00 EST Podcasts 4:09 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert.html Yale Percussion Group Featuring James Deitz James Deitz performs "Six Elegies Dancing, movement II: Intensely" by Jennifer Stasack. Percussionist James Deitz has studied at the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music and is currently pursuing his Associates Degree as a member of the Yale Percussion Studio. This week's podcast features James' performance of "Six Elegies Dancing, movement II: Intensely" by Jennifer Stasack. Percussionist James Deitz has studied at the Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music and is currently pursuing his Associates Degree as a member of the Yale Percussion Studio. This week's podcast features James' performance of "Six Elegies Dancing, movement II: Intensely" by Jennifer Stasack. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/james_deitz_1.m4v Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:32:00 EST Podcasts 4:27 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com Wan Chun Liao Wan Chun Liao performs Ney Rosauro's "Concerto #2 for Marimba, 2nd Movement" Check out this video of the UMiami Percussion Ensemble performing "Concerto #2 for Marimba, 2nd Movement" by Ney Rosauro. This piece features Wan Chun Liao on marimba. Check out this video of the UMiami Percussion Ensemble performing "Concerto #2 for Marimba, 2nd Movement" by Ney Rosauro. This piece features Wan Chun Liao on marimba. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/umiami_marimba_concerto.m4v Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:17:00 EST Podcasts 8:44 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/bresnick.html Martin Bresnick An Interview with composer Martin Bresnick about his concerto, "Grace." Martin Bresnick's compositions, from chamber and symphonic music to film scores and computer music, are performed throughout the world. We had a chance to sit down with Martin and talk about his marimba concerto "Grace." Check out the interview as well as performance clips featuring Robert Van Sice and Eduardo Leandro in this week's podcast. Martin Bresnick's compositions, from chamber and symphonic music to film scores and computer music, are performed throughout the world. We had a chance to sit down with Martin and talk about his marimba concerto "Grace." Check out the interview as well as performance clips featuring Robert Van Sice and Eduardo Leandro in this week's podcast. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/bresnick_int.m4v Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:07:00 EST Podcasts 12:45 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/leandro.html Eduardo Leandro Eduardo Leandro performs Astor Piazzolla's "L'histoire du tango, Cafe" in this week's concert podcast. Vic Firth artist and educator Eduardo Leandro is a Professor of Percussion at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Accompanied by Yeon-Su Kim on violin, Eduardo performs Astor Piazzolla's "L'histoire du tango, Cafe" in this week's concert podcast. Vic Firth artist and educator Eduardo Leandro is a Professor of Percussion at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Accompanied by Yeon-Su Kim on violin, Eduardo performs Astor Piazzolla's "L'histoire du tango, Cafe" in this week's concert podcast. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/leandro2.m4v Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:37:00 EST Podcasts 6:42 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosauro.html Ney Rosauro Watch as Ney performs his composition "Brazilian Landscape" - a musical journey through his native Brazil. Ney Rosauro is currently the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Miami and has developed a successful international career as an educator, a percussionist and a composer. Watch as Ney performs his composition "Brazilian Landscape" - a musical journey through his native Brazil. Ney Rosauro is currently the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Miami and has developed a successful international career as an educator, a percussionist and a composer. Watch as Ney performs his composition "Brazilian Landscape" - a musical journey through his native Brazil. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/rosauro_brazilian_landscape.m4v Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:15:00 EST Podcasts 5:47 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features.html University of Miami Marimba Quartet Members of the University of Miami Marimba Quartet perform "O burrico de Pau" by Antonio Carlos Gomez (arranged by Fernando Hashimoto). This week's concert podcast features a performance from the University of Miami Marimba Quartet, under the direction of Ney Rosauro. Watch as Lizzie Galvan (mar. 1 with M224), Simon Gomez (mar. 2 with M223), Jessica Muniz (mar. 3 with M222) and Dani Marham (mar. 4 with M221) perform "O burrico de Pau" by Antonio Carlos Gomez (arranged by Fernando Hashimoto). The four different models from the Rosauro Signature Series produce completely contrasting sounds that enhance the 4 voices of the piece. This week's concert podcast features a performance from the University of Miami Marimba Quartet, under the direction of Ney Rosauro. Watch as Lizzie Galvan (mar. 1 with M224), Simon Gomez (mar. 2 with M223), Jessica Muniz (mar. 3 with M222) and Dani Marham (mar. 4 with M221) perform "O burrico de Pau" by Antonio Carlos Gomez (arranged by Fernando Hashimoto). The four different models from the Rosauro Signature Series produce completely contrasting sounds that enhance the 4 voices of the piece. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/umiami1.m4v Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:36:00 EST Podcasts 4:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features.html Yale Percussion Group Members of the Yale Percussion Group perform "Third Construction" by John Cage. Written in 1941 for percussion quartet, "Third Construction" by John Cage is one of the premier percussion compositions of the 20th century. Check out a performance of this piece by Svet Stoyanov, John Daub, Josh Quillen and Jeff Jones of the Yale Percussion Group. Written in 1941 for percussion quartet, "Third Construction" by John Cage is one of the premier percussion compositions of the 20th century. Check out a performance of this piece by Svet Stoyanov, John Daub, Josh Quillen and Jeff Jones of the Yale Percussion Group. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/yale_3rd_construction.m4v Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EST Podcasts 10:06 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features.html Lalo Vibraphonist and composer, Lalo, performs a vibe solo. From her New York City apartment come the unique sounds of jazz with a contemporary twist. Dubbed "The Vibe Queen" by the Village Voice, vibraphonist and composer Lalo has a musical style all her own. Check out this video of Lalo performing "Dance" from her self-titled debut CD. In addition, this piece will soon be published in a collection of solos for vibraphone. From her New York City apartment come the unique sounds of jazz with a contemporary twist. Dubbed "The Vibe Queen" by the Village Voice, vibraphonist and composer Lalo has a musical style all her own. Check out this video of Lalo performing "Dance" from her self-titled debut CD. In addition, this piece will soon be published in a collection of solos for vibraphone. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/lalo1.m4v Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EST Podcasts 4:32 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/education/timpani/marrs.html Stuart Marrs Stuart Marrs performs the solo timpani works of Elliott Carter. Elliott Carter's solo timpani works of the 1960s represent the benchmark by which all subsequent compositions of this genre have been measured. Check out this video of timpanist Dr. Stuart Marrs performing Carter's solo piece, "March." Elliott Carter's solo timpani works of the 1960s represent the benchmark by which all subsequent compositions of this genre have been measured. Check out this video of timpanist Dr. Stuart Marrs performing Carter's solo piece, "March." http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/marrs.m4v Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:15:00 EST Podcasts 2:59 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/factorytour.html How our sticks are made. Check out how the world's number one drumstick is made! From the sawmill to your local music store, Vic Firth sticks and mallets are held to the highest standards of quality. Take a virtual tour of our production facilities in Newport, ME and see why the worlds best and most demanding drummers choose the "Perfect Pair" - Vic Firth. From the sawmill to your local music store, Vic Firth sticks and mallets are held to the highest standards of quality. Take a virtual tour of our production facilities in Newport, ME and see why the worlds best and most demanding drummers choose the "Perfect Pair" - Vic Firth. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/concert/manufacturing.m4v Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:12:00 EST Podcasts 8:59 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/jung.html Ji Hye Jung Ji Hye Jung performs Keiko Abe's "Variations on Children's Songs" Watch this exciting new talent from South Korea perform Keiko Abe's Variation on Children's Songs! Stay tuned to vicfirth.com for our video interview with Ji Hye, including more performance videos. Watch this exciting new talent from South Korea perform Keiko Abe's Variation on Children's Songs! Stay tuned to vicfirth.com for our video interview with Ji Hye, including more performance videos. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/concert/jung.m4v Tue, 16 May 2006 09:00:00 CST Podcasts 6:55 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/burton.html Gary Burton Gary Burton demonstrates his Vic Firth Signature M25 Vibe Mallet As a 5 time Grammy winner and 12 time nominee, Gary Burton has shared the stage with countless artists, including Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, and Dave Holland. In this video, Gary explains the development of his signature vibe and demonstrates with a 12 bar blues improvisation. As a 5 time Grammy winner and 12 time nominee, Gary Burton has shared the stage with countless artists, including Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, and Dave Holland. In this video, Gary explains the development of his signature vibe and demonstrates with a 12 bar blues improvisation. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/concert/burton.m4v Tue, 09 May 2006 14:00:00 CST Podcasts 4:19 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/vansice.html Robert Van Sice Robert Van Sice demonstrates his signature mallets using excerpts from the marimba literature Respected internationally as a soloist, teacher and masterclass instructor, Robert Van Sice designed this series of yarn would marimba mallets with an exclusive hand-wrapping technique that virtually eliminates the sound of bar contact.This video includes Robert's thoughts behind the design and implementation of each mallet, as well as a demonstration with excerpts from the marimba literature. Respected internationally as a soloist, teacher and masterclass instructor, Robert Van Sice designed this series of yarn would marimba mallets with an exclusive hand-wrapping technique that virtually eliminates the sound of bar contact.This video includes Robert's thoughts behind the design and implementation of each mallet, as well as a demonstration with excerpts from the marimba literature. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/concert/van_sice_mallet_demo.m4v Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:00:00 CST Podcasts 8:43 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/features/vic_firth_company_history.html Vic Firth Vic Firth talks about his company's history and continued developments For over 40 years, Vic Firth has been a leader in design, innovation and technology. He has pioneered new concepts and methods to constantly improve upon the manufacturing process, resulting in the world's best drumsticks and mallets. In this video feature, Vic traces the development of the company, from its humble beginnings (when he hand whittled the first pair of SD1's) to the automated computer pairing system we use today. For over 40 years, Vic Firth has been a leader in design, innovation and technology. He has pioneered new concepts and methods to constantly improve upon the manufacturing process, resulting in the world's best drumsticks and mallets. In this video feature, Vic traces the development of the company, from its humble beginnings (when he hand whittled the first pair of SD1's) to the automated computer pairing system we use today. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/concert/vic_firth_company_history.m4v Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:00:00 CST Podcasts 14:54 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/eduardo_leandro.html Eduardo Leandro Marimbist Eduardo Leandro performs Alejandro Vinao's "Khan Variations" at PASIC 2005 Vic Firth artist and educator Eduardo Leandro, Professor of Percussion at the University of Massachuetts at Amherst performs Alejandro Vinao's "Khan Variations" at the Percussive Arts Society's International Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Vic Firth artist and educator Eduardo Leandro, Professor of Percussion at the University of Massachuetts at Amherst performs Alejandro Vinao's "Khan Variations" at the Percussive Arts Society's International Convention in Columbus, Ohio. http://vicfirth.com/podcasts/drumset/concert/eduardo_leandro_KHAN_VARIATIONS.m4v Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:00:00 CST Podcasts 9:10 No marimba, keyboard, percussion, concert, mallets No