Category Archives: Orchestral Percussion
Last Call: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpani
For all of you who dream of being a member of one of the most elite orchestras in the world, your window of opportunity for the current timpani position is closing. Application materials need to be postmarked by today, May
Zildjian Score Magazine — Michael Burritt Lesson Part 2
A year ago, we featured a video of Michael Burritt demonstrating his approach to crash cymbal technique. Today, Michael talks about short and soft crashes. To read more about Michael’s techniques, check out Zildjian’s
Digital Media Marketing in the Arts
We’ve written before about the troubles many orchestras are having these days trying to re-capture their audience.
Utilizing Spotify – Orchestral Excerpt Play Lists
We are always looking for innovative and interesting ways to harness new technology here at DC. So today we feature 5 Spotify play lists that correspond to each of the Orchestral Snare Drum Excerpts Orchestral Xylophone Excerpts
From the Archives: Bringing Orchestra Excerpts out of the Practice Room
This article is pulled from the archives from last fall. Sometimes articles get buried under our rapid-fire new content, and it’s good to shed new light on old ideas. By Shane Griffin This evening I will be performing Debussy’s “La
The Drum Tutor – A Primary Tutor for Snare
Today’s post brings to light two interesting historical facts. Never, at Drumchattr, have we ever featured the snare drum to two consecutive posts, and, Warren Benson taught my father percussion at Ithaca College a long time ago. (And, no Mike
I <3 Snare Drum
Now you may be asking, “why do I care if Adam likes the snare drum?” If you are, read on. The way Adam discussed his approach to snare drum is beautiful. I’ll iterate my favorite point from the article below.
Zildjian Score Magazine: John Parks
The 3rd Annual Southern California Day of Percussion wrapped up on Sunday, September 25. The day featured: Dr. John Parks – Clinic: “Extended Tambourine Techniques” Matt Johnson – Clinic: “The Right Groove at Every Skill Level” Nick Mancini – Clinic:
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Percussion
Today we feature an inside look into the San Francisco Symphony Percussion Section. Timpanist David Herber and section member Raymond Froehlich talk about various aspects of playing the percussion parts in Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony. Enjoy, and leave any thoughts below.
Samuel Barber’s “A Stopwatch and Ordinance Map”
Samuel Barber’s A Stopwatch and an Ordinance Man was unknown to me until recently when I was contracted to perform with Conspirare for a series of concerts this week. For Choir and Timpani this part is quite unique. Check out
