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October 3rd
BILL CAHN COMES TO SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY!
Internationally famous percussionist Bill Cahn of Nexus will be at
Shenandoah Conservatory, on October 3rd at 7:00pm for the world
premier of his composition, “NIGHT RIDE for Timpani and Orchestra.”
It will performed by the Shenandoah Conservatory Orchestra, Jan
Wagner director. The timpani soloist for the premier will be Earl
Yowell, Director of Percussion Studies at Shenandoah and former
Principal Timpani/Percussion with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
While at Shenandoah Bill Cahn will be giving a Creative Music Making
Workshop on Saturday morning, 10/4 from 10:00am. to noon:
- An interactive workshop in which participants have the opportunity to perform in free-form musical improvisation in an ensemble of 2 to 6 players using available instruments. This workshop is designed to develop confidence in creating music without the constraints of thinking about technique or printed music; the focus is on listening and connecting with “the music”.
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While at Shenandoah, Bill will also be available for private lessons.
This is also open to the public.
The cost will be $60 per hr. For more information and to set
up a lesson time on Saturday or Sunday, please contact Earl Yowell at:
540-665-5565, eyowell@su.edu
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
PERCUSSION DAY AT LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC FEATURING INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS
WHO: Levine School of Music
WHAT: Percussion Day, including Master classes and workshops presented by internationally recognized artists and educators, including rock and R&B star Zoro.
WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2008. 1 pm – 6 pm.
WHERE: Levine at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane (Room 309)
North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
COST: $35. Purchase online at www.levineschool.org or call 202-686-8000.
INFO: Contact Leon Khoja-Eynatyan, Chair of the Percussion Department, at 202-686-8000 x1691
WASHINGTON, DC, September 16, 2008 – Levine School of Music will present Percussion Day, a day of percussion related master classes, workshops and recitals designed for students, performers, and educators on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 1 pm to 6 pm at its Maryland campus at The Music Center at Strathmore. Levine at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. The event features a roster of international artists and educators, including rock star Zoro, Sabian representative Dr. Nick Petrella, master percussionist Tom Teasley and Levine faculty artist Ian Sikora. Sponsors of Percussion Day include DW Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth Sticks, Latin Percussion, Yamaha, Cooperman Fife and Drum, and Audix Microphone. Attendees have the opportunity to win door prizes contributed by Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and T&T Music. Tickets for the day are $35, and can be purchased online at www.levineschool.org or by calling 202-686-8000.
Schedule (as of September 16, 2008)
1 pm: Master Class on Orchestra Percussion with Dr. Nick Petrella
2 pm: Hand Drum Workshop: Modern Applications for Ancient Drums with Tom Teasley
3 pm: Drum Set Workshop: Rudiments: A Different Perspective with Ian Sikora
4 pm: Drum Set Workshop: Commandments of R&B Drumming with Zoro
Special Guests and Workshop Presenters
Zoro is an internationally recognized rock star and one of the world’s most renowned and respected drummers. He has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Sean Lennon, Philip Bailey, Lisa Marie Presley, among many others.
With more than two decades of creating music, Zoro has worked tirelessly to take drumming to a new level. “Zoro wrote the book on dynamics, touch, control, and groove,” says Modern Drummer Magazine. Nicknamed the “Minister of Groove,” Zoro authored the number one award winning and best-selling book and DVD package: The Commandments of R&B Drumming. To learn more about Zoro, visit www.zorothedrummer.com.
Dr. Nick Petrella is the Director of Education for Sabian Ltd., and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Percussion at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music. As a performer he has commissioned and premiered over a dozen compositions and has many solo and chamber music performances to his credit. Nick performs regularly with the Kansas City Symphony and has played with several large ensembles. Committed to percussion education, Nick has published numerous articles in United States and European music journals.
Tom Teasley, Artist in Residence at Levine School of Music, performs in the U.S. and Europe, teaches in a private studio, resents master classes and school programs, and holds a number of residencies. A prolific composer and ensemble leader, he continues developing new pieces and recordings, with a ninth (Painting Time) just released. He enjoys airplay on TV, in film, and on National Public Radio. To learn more about Tom, visit www.tomteasley.com.
Ian Sikora received his Bachelor of Arts in percussion performance from the University of Maryland. He is an accomplished percussionist, well-versed in styles as varied as jazz, rock, opera and musical theater. He has performed and taught in many diverse settings, including local private schools and outreach programs.
About Levine School of Music
Levine School of Music, based in Washington, DC, is one of the nation's leading nonprofit community music schools, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, certified as exemplary by the National Guild, and is the largest "All-Steinway" community music school in this country. Founded in 1976, Levine serves more than 3,500 students on campuses in Northwest and Southeast DC, Maryland and Virginia, with 900 of these students receiving subsidized music instruction through Levine’s scholarship and outreach programs. Levine offers individual and ensemble instruction in more than 20 instruments and voice; taught by an international roster of more than 150 faculty-artists. Further information is available at www.levineschool.org.
Contact:
Leon Khoja-Eynatyan
202-686-8000 x1691
LKhoja-Eynatyan @levineschool.org
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November 16, 2008
Where: Hayfield Secondary
How Much:
$30 Competition & Concert $20 Concert Only
Hayfield Band Boosters and Dynasty USA Present: Woodshed Revival
Solo Snare & Tenor Competition and Concert:
Featuring:
Scott Johnson (Blue Devils)
Tim Jackson (4 time I&E Tenor Champ)
Casey Brohard (I&E Snare Champ)
Mark Reynolds (RhythmX)
Kevin Murphy (Josh Gracin)
Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean)
Contact: Paul.Price@fcps.edu or Dan.Helm@fcps.edu for more info.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Virginia/DC Chapter
Percussive Arts Society
DRUMFEST! 2009
STUDENT DRUMSET COMPETITIONS
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Saunders Middle School 13557 Spriggs Road
Manassas, VA 20112
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