Category Archives: Concerts & Performances

“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

Steven Schick performs Psappha

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

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

Round Top Percussion Festival 2012

It’s been a little while since we’ve done some news so today we talk all things Round Top

Line Upon Line Performs Missa Materialis: Mvt. III

Get excited. Monday the podcast returns from a significant break. Our apologies for that by the way. We missed making them, but Monday we return with Matt Teodori from Line Upon Line Percussion. In the podcast we’ll discuss topics including

“Patterns” by Paul Lansky

Paul Lansky has always been a proponent of new music for percussion. This is the world-premiere performance of “Patterns” by Paul Lansky. Performed by the TTU Percussion Ensemble on April 15, 2012. Performing members: Matt Bimstein, Chris Parker, Eric Roundy,

Experimenting with the Programming Process

Last year we had a lively discussion on the purpose of the solo performer and came to a few thoughts: we play to create, and we play to interpret. Obviously, these conclusions are only a fraction of what it really

Critical Mass by Matt Moore

TCU premiered this piece for large percussion ensemble on April 4th of this year. Thanks to Carlos Johnson for bringing it to our attention. Enjoy!

NEXUS – Ragtime Music 1

Today a rare, older video (cir. 1980) of Nexus performing two ragtime selections, Indian Story and Frivolty! When was the first time you saw Bob Becker play xylophone? Leave your thoughts below the post.