Percussive Notes is the official journal of the Percussive Arts Society, exclusive to PAS Members. Published in February, April, June, August, October (PASIC® Preview Edition) and December in print and online, this publication is written for professional and student percussionists. Regular sections are devoted to drum set, marching percussion, world percussion, keyboard, symphonic percussion, education, technology, health and wellness, research, and reviews of the latest percussion literature and recordings.
Vol. 58, No. 6 - December 2020
Featuring
✎ Technology and the Drummer’s Studio
✎ Animated Percussive Notation: Perspectives from Three Practitioners
✎ The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Church Bells
✎ Being, Composed, by the Snare Drum
✎ The Origin of the Paradiddle: A Uniquely English Rudiment
✎ Front Ensemble Arranging: Tips from the Experts
✎ Resources for Injury Recovery and Prevention
✎ Harmonic and Rhythmic Structures in “Merlin,” Mvt. 2 “Time’s Away”: An introspective analysis from the performer’s perspective performance
✎ Building Technique and Groove with Fun Music
✎ Exploring Meter in a Drum Circle
✎ University Pedagogy: Connecting Course Objectives to Assignments
✎ 2020 International Percussion Ensemble Competition
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Associate Editors
Drum Set: David Stanoch
Education: Aaron T. Smith
Health & Wellness: Dr. Darin Workman
Keyboard: Gloria Yehilevsky
Marching/Rudimental: Dr. Gene Fambrough
Professional Development: Dr. Dan Piccolo
Research: Dr. Lisa Rogers and Dr. James Strain
Selected Reviews: Dr. Jason Colby Baker
Symphonic: Michael Rosen
Technology: Dr. Kurt Gartner
World Percussion: Dr. Shane Jones