Artists subject to change without notice.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 

8:00 p.m.
Focus Day Evening Concert
Steven Schick "Psappha" 1975 by Iannis Xenakis and "Bone Alphabet" by Brian Ferneyhough
Percussion Group Cincinnati “From some of LAM-MOT (Qu Xiao-song), through WATER MUSIC (Tan Dun), to portions of DRAMA (Guo Wen-jing)”
Steven Schick "Anvil Chorus" by David Lang
So Percussion "So-called law of nature, mvt. II" by David Lang and "Dark Full Ride, mvt. 1" by Julia Wolfe. View videos about Lang's 'the so called laws of nature'. Listen to a podcast about Wolfe's Dark Full Ride.
Douglas Perkins "XY" by Michael Gordon. Listen to a podcast about Gordon's XY.
Mantra Percussion "Timber for 6 percussionists" by Michael Gordon. View a video for Michael Gordon's Timber.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

7:30 a.m.
Sherry Rubins, Jen Hoeft and Rob Falvo Mind/Body/Spirit Workout Health & Wellness Workshop

8:00 a.m.  
Welcome Drum Circle
International Solo Competition
Marching Committee Meeting
College Pedagogy Committee Meeting
Keyboard Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m. 
New Music/Research Concert A: Contemporary Ensemble Showcase Concert Aiyun Huang, Terry Longshore, and Brett Reed "Catfish"
Shawn Galvin/Dennis Hoffmann "Volume"
Oberlin Percussion Group "Cloud Polyphonies"
Lerryns Hernández Medina The Bongo Project ... the new frontier of bongo World Clinic/Performance
Peter Kates Vibration, Response and Performance: An Orchestral Cymbals Clinic

10:00 a.m.
University of Kentucky, James Campbell, director Ensemble Competition Showcase Concert
Robert van Sice Master class over marimba works by Peter Klatzow Keyboard Master Class
Symphonic Panel: Symphonic Sounds/Genesis Teachers 
Moderator: Ruth Cahn. Panelists: John H. Beck, Russell Hartenberger, Vic Firth, Gary Werdesheim, Mark Yancich.

11:00 a.m.
New Music/Research Concert B: Historic Pieces, Groundbreakers, and New Classics
Dr. Tomm Roland with the University of Nebraska, Omaha Percussion Ensemble. Prof. Barry Ford-conductor "Fantasy-Variations"
James Sewrey, Randall Foat, Quinten Petersen and Arik Mcgathey "CONTRASTS" for Concert Snare Drums
Benjamin Fraley "King of Denmark"
Roger Braun, Anthony DiSanza, Patrick Roulet, Alison Shaw "Timbrack Quartet"
Jude Traxler "Blue Too"
Christopher Davis "Mourning Dove Sonnet"
Jason Baker "A Minute of News"
Tomas Cruz Timba Modern Cuban Conga Rhythms World Clinic
Andrew Reamer Snare/Cymbals Symphonic Lab
Board of Directors Meeting

12:00 p.m.
Bob Becker Ensemble Percussion Music of Bob Becker Keyboard Showcase Concert
Elizabeth Ficalora How To Write a Fast and Easy Drum Chart Drumset Master Class
Kevin Lewis The Miracle of Unintelligibility: The Music and Invented Instruments of Lucia Dlugoszewski Oral Presentation
Focus Day Panel Discussion: On the Nature of Percussion Masterworks.
Moderator: Bill Sallak. Panelists: Allen Otte, Christopher Shultis, Josh Quillen, Morris Palter.

1:00 p.m.
Billy Martin & Allen Herman Life on Drums Drumset Clinic
New Music/Research Concert C: Innovations in Keyboard Percussion Solo
T. Adam Blackstock "Two Mexican Dances"
Thomas Burritt "Rhapsody for Marimba 'Night Rhapsody'"
Paul Smadbeck and Gordon Stout The Story of "Rhythm Song"
William Moersch "Merlin"
Aiyun Huang "Links No. 5"
Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher "Khan Variations"
Michael Eagle An Introduction to Contemporary Scottish Snare Drumming Marching Clinic
Bob Bloom Be a Pied Drummer / Get Gigs Performing in Schools Interactive Drumming Workshop

2:00 p.m.  
Kevin Bobo Concert of Original Works for Percussion Keyboard Showcase Concert
Florian Alexandru-Zorn The Art Of Brushes - How to apply your own voice to the brushes Drumset Master Class
Chris Ballangee with Trinidad & Tobago Sweet Tassa Technique and Repertoire of Trinidadian Tassa Drumming Oral Presentation
Health & Wellness Panel: Conditioning the Marching Percussionist as a Performer and an Athlete.
Moderator: Brian Mason. Panelists: Colin McNutt, Bret Kuhn, Scott Johnson, Paul Rennick.

3:00 p.m.
Joe McCarthy and the music of AfroBop Alliance AfroBop Alliance Contemporary Afro-Cuban Big Band Chart Reading and Style Analysis Drumset Clinic
New Music/Research Concert D: Innovations in Multiple Percussion Solo
Allen Otte "Touch and Go, computer graphic for solo percussionist"
Morris Palter "Toucher"
Ayano Kataoka "Rebonds"
John Lane "Nana and Victorio"
I-Jen Fang and CADI (Configurable Automatic Drumming Instrument by EMMI) "Sic Transit"
Edward Stephan & Jauvon Gilliam Symphonic Clinic
Joseph Tompkins A Comparison of French and American Rudimental Drumming Styles Marching Clinic
Health & Wellness Committee Meeting
World Committee Meeting Music
Technology Committee Meeting
International Committee Meeting

4:00 p.m.  
The University of Iowa, Dr. Daniel Moore, director New Percussion Literature Session
Susan Powell Exploring the Performance Potential of the Xylophone Keyboard Clinic/Performance
Premiere Discussion Joseph Schwantner

5:00 p.m.  
John Riley The Art of Improvisation Drumset Clinic
New Music/Research Concert E: Classic Ensemble Showcase Concert
Blackstock/Stout Duo "Nagoya Marimbas"
nief-norf Project "Six Marimbas"
Akros Percussion Collective "Musik im Bauch"
Marching Individuals and Small Ensemble Competition

8:00 p.m. 
Joseph Schwantner's “Concerto #2 for Percussion Section, Timpani and Orchestra.” PAS world premiere. Evening Concert

9:30 p.m.
Lori Fithian Late Night Drum Circle

10:00 p.m.
Michael Gordon's new sextet: Timber for Six 2 x 4s performed by Mantra Percussion Arts Garden  


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

7:30 a.m.
Sherry Rubins, Jen Hoeft and Rob Falvo Mind/Body/Spirit Workout Health & Wellness Workshop

8:00 a.m.
Education Committee Meeting
Interactive Drumming Committee Meeting
Symphonic Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m.
Marching Festival Interactive Clinics
Marcus High School, Kennan Wylie, director Competition Showcase Concert
Jonathan Latta, Tom Burritt & Michael Schutz Creative Uses for Technology in College Percussion Teaching Electronic/Technology Lab
Anders Astrand Keyboard Sight-reading/Improv Lab Keyboard Lab
Josh Gottry & Nathan Daughtrey The Percussionist Composer Professional Development Session
Free Hearing Tests
Neeraj Mehta Per Nørgård’s Infinity Series Poster Presentation

10:00 a.m.
Florida State University, Dr. John Parks IV director Competition Showcase Concert
Claus Hessler Open Handed Playing Drumset Master Class
World Panel Discussion: Approaching the World's Musical Traditions with Integrity: The Percussion Educator's Role
Moderator: Allen Teel. Panelists: Dr. Ted Solis, Dr. Michael Vercelli, CJ Menge.

11:00 a.m.
Rich Redmond A drummer's CRASH Course For Success: "How to be a successful touring and recording drummer” Professional Development Session
International Concerto Competition Winner Showcase Concert
SGM William Elliott Accessories - A Percussionist’s Bread & Butter Symphonic Clinic
John Scalici Therapeutic Drumming - Using Traditional West African Music Interactive Drumming Workshop
Bernard Woma with the Bernard Woma Ensemble Innovation Within Tradition: New Music for the West African Gyil World Clinic
Memorial Tribute for Sgt. John George - Drummer Boy for George Washington Traditional fife and drum music and historical presentation (Round Hill Cemetery, 5235 S Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46217)
Board of Directors Meeting
Marching Festival Exhibition Performances: UMASS, OK State University, Michigan State University Drumlines

12:00 p.m.
Marching Festival Invitational Performances
Symphonic Emeritus Section Symphonic Showcase Concert
Pete Lockett Drums Around the World World Clinic/Performance
Education Panel Discussion: Creating Lifelong Percussionists
Moderator: Josh Gottry. Panelists: Ruth Cahn, Lalo Davila, Peter Erskine, Ginger Zyskowski, Paul Buyer.
Contests & Auditions Committee Meeting
New Music/Research Committee Meeting
Collegiate Committee Meeting

1:00 p.m.
Jim Riley From the Basement to the stage Drumset Clinic
Center Grove High School, Josh Torres, director Competition Showcase Concert
John Tafoya The Incredibly Mysterious Roll of the Orchestral Timpanist Symphonic Clinic
Rich Holly Majoring in Music: All the Stuff You Need To Know Professional Development
Ganesh Kumar South Indian Percussive Music: The World of Mathematical Rhythms World Clinic
Chapter Presidents Meeting

2:00 p.m.  
Bobby Sanabria & ¡Quarteto Ache'! w/ special guest Walfredo De Los Reyes Latin, Jazz, & Beyond Drumset Showcase Concert
Fred Dinkins How to Master Good Time Drumset Master Class
Research Panel Discussion: Fifty Years of Research found in the periodicals of the Percussive Arts Society
Moderator: Jeff Calissi. Panelists: Kevin Lewis, Ryan Lewis, Drew Andreatta, Graeme Francis, Fabrice Marandola.

3:00 p.m.
Gil Sharone Technique, Feel and Versatility: From Reggae, Metal to Jazz Drumset Clinic
Mark Walker and the Rhythm of the Americas Trio featuring Ernesto Diaz and Marcus Santos World Showcase Concert
Nat Grant Looping and digital processing: performance and compositional skills for the solo percussionist Electronic/Technology Lab
Kalani Das, MT-BC Interactive Drumming - Expressive Affirmations (IDEA) Interactive Drumming Workshop
Jim Yakas Keyboard FUNdamentals
Composition Contest Committee Meeting
Percussion Ensemble Committee Meeting

4:00 p.m.  
Kevin Spears Infinite Possibilities of Electric Kalimba World Clinic/Performance
Drumset Panel Discussion: Challenges for the Drumset Teacher
Moderator: Joe Bergamini. Panelists: Pat Petrillo, Jim Riley, Dennis Rogers, Jeff Salem and Mike Sorrentino.

5:00 p.m. 
Grant Collins Whole Body Effect: The four-limb philosophy Drumset Clinic
50th Anniversary Marimba Orchestra Showcase Concert

6:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Celebration

8:15 p.m.
The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, featuring Ed Soph, John Riley, Keith Carlock, Peter Erskine, Emil Richards (vibe) and other special guest drummers and percussionists Evening Concert

9:30 p.m.  
Kenya Masala & Special Guests Late Night Drum Circle

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

7:30 a.m.
Sherry Rubins, Jen Hoeft and Rob Falvo Mind/Body/Spirit Workout Health & Wellness Workshop

8:00 a.m.
Drumset Committee Meeting
Scholarly Research Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m.
Nicholas Papador Spectral Percussion: Contemporary Concepts of Timbre and Time Poster Presentation
Ted Piltzecker Clearly Speaking Keyboard Clinic
Dan Piccolo An Introduction to Split-Finger Technique World Clinic
Rhythm X with Tim Fairbanks, Tim Jackson, & Andrew Markworth Exploring Indoor Percussion with Rhythm X
"Drummer's Dream" Documentary
 
10:00 a.m.
TCU Percussion Orchestra, Brian West director Competition Showcase Concert
Michael Spiro It's Not a Waltz - Understanding the triplet feel in Afro-Centric music World Clinic/Performance
Keyboard Panel Discussion: Works of Alejandro Viñao
Moderator: Chris Norton. Panelists: Michael Burritt, Kunihiko Komori, Nancy Zeltsman.  

11:00 a.m.
Music Technology Committee: Jordan Munson, Brian Archinal, Greg Beyer Stuart Gerber, Jeff Herriott and Trevor Saint Redefining Percussion: An Electroacoustic Culture Technology Showcase Concert
Will Hudgins & Ted Atkatz Achieving Optimal Performance Symphonic Clinic
Arthur Hull Drum Circle Games Interactive Drumming Workshop
Jeff Ausdemore Snare Drum FUNdamentals  

12:00 p.m.
Guitarra Azul featuring Trio Azucar (Javier Saume, Omar Almusfi, Ruben P. Alvarez) World Showcase Concert

Marching Panel Discussion: Where Are We Now?: A discussion of the most significant changes in the marching percussion activity the past 50 years.
Moderator: Dennis DeLucia. Panelists: Thom Hannum, Ralph Hardimon, Scott Johnson, Tom Float, Pedro Orey, Julie Davila.  

1:00 p.m.
Cora Coleman Drumset Clinic
Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums The Art of Beating the Drum, A Drummer's Heritage Program Event Marching Clinic/Performance
Alison Shaw and Ed Martin The Timpanist's Ear: An Aural Skills Approach to Timpani Tuning Education Clinic
Ray Dillard A low-cost approach to high-quality recordings Technology FUNdamentals
Committee Chairs Meeting  

2:00 p.m.
Casey Cangelosi Casey Cangelosi in Solo Recital Keyboard Showcase Concert
John Emrich & Peter Erskine Principles of a Virtual Drum Recording Session Featuring Peter Erskine Electronic/Technology Clinic

3:00 p.m.
Keith Carlock Drumset Clinic
Pius Cheung Colors - The Art of Tone Production on Percussion Keyboard Clinic
Obo Addy The Traditional Percussion Instruments of Ghana World Clinic
Kirk Gay T2 = Tuning & Technique Timpani FUNdamentals
Eric Millstein Xylophone and Tambourine Symphonic Lab  

4:00 p.m.
Indiana University World Percussion Ensemble, Michael Spiro director Competition Showcase Concert
Larry Lelli Playing In The Pits: What you need to know about drumming for Broadway Musicals Drumset Master Class
Earl Yowell Symphonic Timpani Lab  

5:00 p.m.
Simon Phillips Making the Drums Sing Drumset Clinic
Mass Steel Band with Liam Teague, Chris Hanning, Ricardo Flores World Showcase Concert  

6:00 p.m.
Closing Drum Circle 

8:15 p.m.
Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band Evening Concert