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ABOP at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC)
ABOP is proud to announce its attendance at PASIC, Nov. 13-16, in Indianapolis, IN. Stop by our booth (#106), say hello, and meet our Protégés! Thank you to Joshua Simonds, Executive Director, Percussive Arts Society, our partner companies, and supporters, for making this possible—a dream for our Protégés!
New Podcast Episode!
Orchestral repertoire playbook
This episode, presented by former Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Raynor Carroll, offers insights and suggestions on being creative when performing a wide variety of standard orchestral literature.
Visit our Podcast page for information and listening links for all ABOP podcasts. New episodes are published monthly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Blubrry, etc.
New Podcast Episode!
TIMPANI IN THE BAROQUE
Hosted by ABOP Founder Raynor Carroll, along with timpanists Douglas Cardwell and Michael Crusoe, this episode features the entry of kettledrums (timpani) into the symphony orchestra in the Baroque era. Insights into the drums, mallets, interpretation of the music, and much more are presented.
Visit our Podcast page for information and listening links for all ABOP podcasts. New episodes are published monthly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Blubrry, etc.
New Podcast Episode!
THE BLACK PERCUSSION EDUCATOR, PART 2
Hosted by ABOP Founder Raynor Carroll, this episode continues the discussion from episode 11, The Black Percussion Educator. Guests include: Ricky Burkhead, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies, University of Mississippi; Quintin Mallette, Assistant Professor of Percussion, East Carolina University; and Don Parker, Chair and Professor of Music, Georgia College and State University. Topics include: curriculum, working with an institution, the percussion ensemble, and more!
Visit our Podcast page for information and listening links for all ABOP podcasts. New episodes are published monthly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Blubrry, etc.
ABOP Welcomes Terry McKinney!
ABOP is proud to announce the addition of a new Mentor to our Mentorship Program, Terry McKinney. Terry is Principal Percussionist with the Baton Rogue Symphony, a position he has held since 2007.
ABOP is thrilled to have Terry on board to mentor our Protégés! Click here to read about Terry’s career on our Mentorship Page.
Terry, welcome to the ABOP family!