Starting Wednesday Endorsing Artist Justin Alexander will be travelling around the world (literally) giving recitals and masterclasses Here is his tour schedule: March 8: Master class and recital at the University of Arkansas – Ft. Smith March 10 – 11: Clinic and recital at the…
Jeremy Branson Joins Artist Roster!
We have just received the endorsement of Jeremy Branson, Associate Principal Percussionist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Prior to his appointment in the Pittsburgh Symphony, Branson was a member of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida, under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas.…
13th Ohio State Percussion Ensemble Festival
Last week I had the pleasure of participating as a clinician and adjudicator for The 13th High School Percussion Ensemble festival held at Ohio State University. Hosted by Dr. Susan Powell and the OSU Percussion Studio, over one hundred young percussionists had the opportunity to…
Why are we so out-of-tune? by Jeremy Epp
Good intonation is one of the pillars of musicianship for those of us who play pitched instruments. It’s also an area in which many timpanists struggle; it was one of the major issues which kept applicants from advancing at last year’s DSO timpani/percussion audition, and…
Neil Grover Percussion Masterclass Friday, Feb 3rd at University of Central Florida
Join me for a FREE percussion masterclass at the University of Central Florida this Friday at 11:30am. Hosted by Grover Endorser and Professor Kirk Gay at the University of Central Florida the class will cover the arts of tambourine & triangle playing. Bring your tambourine and…
Rim Guard™ Now Available!
Tired of accidentally “clicking” the rim while playing a roll at the drum’s edge? Want the security of a soft bumper but don’t want to continually have to add sticky moleskin over your rims? Drum roll please… INTRODUCING THE GROVER PRO RIM GUARD!!! Our Rim…
Tips for Moving to a New Country: What Gear to Bring by Chris Tusa
When I was preparing to move to China to start my new job with the Wuhan Philharmonic, I had a rather large list of concerns. There were the normal hassles of moving to any city, such as securing an apartment, getting phone and Internet set…
Third Coast Percussion Nominated For A Grammy!
We want to congratulate our friends know collectively as Third Coast Percussion for the recent Grammy nomination! Their nomination is for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance. Here’s what Colorado Public Radio said about the album: “Steve Reich turned 80 in October 2016. Third Coast Percussion kicks…
The Cymbal “Warm-Up” Myth
Increasingly, I am being asked about the need to “warm-up” cymbals. Time to put this myth to bed… Here is a recent response I sent addressing the question: Regarding cymbal “warming up”, I am not a fan of this concept. It seems to be an extension of…
South Carolina All-State Tune Up Day Saturday, December 10th
Join Grover Pro Endorser Professor Scott Herring and the University of South Carolina at the 2016 Percussion All-State Tune Up Day! Students will participate in an afternoon of free instruction and guidance which will be focused on the South Carolina All-State audition material. This is…
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