We’re pleased to announce that Grover Pro Endorsing Artist Dr. Julie Hill (Chair, Department of Music & Director of Percussion Studies – University of Tennessee at Martin) has been appointed to the principal percussion chair of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra (Paducah, Kentucky) under the baton of…
Pioneers Of Percussion Debut
Our good friend and endorser, Joby Burgess, is hard to keep track of. He is touring all around the globe as one of the premier solo percussion artists. Joby’s newest endeavor, Pioneers of Percussion, is a recital program by Joby Burgess that brings together solo works by…
Bill Shaltis Joins Memphis University Music Faculty
Grover Pro Endorser Dr. Bill Shaltis has been appointed Assistant Professor of Percussion at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, University of Memphis, starting fall 2016. In addition to teaching at the University, Bill is the timpanist with the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra…
Grover Pro Tambourines Heard On Top Country Hits!
I met drummer Fred Eltringham last summer while playing a concert which featured music super-star Sheryl Crow. Fred provided the rock solid backbeat and rhythmic drive behind Sheryl. Fred and I got to talking after rehearsal and I offered to send him one of our Studio-Pro…
Caixa Trio Performs In Peru
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…
The Sounds Of Science Evelyn Glennie Working On New Project
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’!”…
line upon line Celebrates Steve Reich Noted Composer Turns 80!
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…
Furman & Clemson Host Masterclasses
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…
Career Possibilities: What a Music Degree Doesn’t Tell You by Myranda Harris
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…
Spanish Silver Tambourine Now Available!
One of the distinguishing features of the traditional Spanish tambourine (sometimes referred to as a Basque or Gypsy tambourine) are jingles that are fluted (or crinkled). This effectively dries up the resonance of the instrument while at the same time adding a focused richness to…
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