Julie Davila, Amy Smith & Julie Hill – collectively known as the Caixa Trio – are performing in the Festival International de Cajon Peruano. These three outstanding women are not only top professional percussionists, but, they are leaders in the field of music education as…
We recently received a very nice note from our dear friend, and one of the world’s preeminent solo percussionists, Dame Evelyn Glennie. She wrote, “I’ve been enjoying using your wonderful anvils for a project I and two others have instigated called the ‘Sounds of Science’!”…
Join celebrated percussion group “line upon line” for the first installment of a 2-weekend, mini-festival celebrating the 80th birthday of one of America’s greatest musical minds, Steve Reich. Steve Reich has been called “our greatest living composer” (The New York Times), “America’s greatest living composer” (The Village…
I recently returned from a wonderful trip to South Carolina where I presented masterclasses for The Governor’s School, Clemson University and Furman University. I was hosted by Everett Beale, Dr. Paul Byer and Dr. Omar Carmenates respectively. I have to say that I was very…
Many music programs across the U.S. continue to perpetuate unrealistic assumptions about being a music performer, while few musicians ever achieve a sustainable income solely from music performance. There are fewer full-time positions for conservatory-trained performers than ever before, as local music organizations continue to…
