Category Archives: Performances

Elliot Cole – Preludes for Bowed Vibraphone (No. 2)

This is from the first book of preludes by Elliot Cole for vibraphone. This performance features a performance by

“Parallel Isometry” by Christopher Deane

I have an amazing respect for Christopher Deane as person… and composer! So, today we feature the world-premiere performance of “Parallel Isometry”. Performed by the

Cage: Percussion:1

preview video and make sure to purchase a copy. Cage: Percussion:1   John Cage was many things in his lifetime: a composer, an author, a philosopher, an inventor, a poet, a pianist, an orator, a fundraiser (both for his own projects

The Amazing Gene Krupa

Today we check out a classic figure in drumming. You won’t be disappointed!

Steven Schick performs Psappha

In case you missed it, our podcast returned last week. We were able to visit with Matt Teodori of

Notes on a Collaboration: The Making of Steve Mackey’s “It Is Time”

Adam Sliwinski has written a great article about collaboration and the development of Steve Mackey’s “It Is Time.” As the percussion repertoire continues to grow, the collaboration process becomes paramount in the development of great new works. What do you

Gamelan-bound / beFORe JOHN2 by Aurél Holló

While many of us are familiar with Hollo’s

RCC takes the Gold Medal

Congratulations to Riverside Community College for winning the WGI Finals in Dayton this past Saturday. The top three ensembles in the Independent Open Category were: Riverside Community College – 97.088 Music City Mystique – 95.500 Pulse Percussion – 94.825 Here’s

Perspective: Xenakis Drumchattr Podcast #36: Matt Teodori of line upon line percussion

It’s been awhile, but we are back in a big way with Drumchattr podcast #36 featuring Matt Teodori of

2012 WGI Weekend

Today and tomorrow are the finals for the WGI Indoor Percussion World Championships. Who are going to be the winners this year? Let us know your picks! For more information about WGI and the schedule for tomorrow, visit