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Gabriel Harvey with Snare Drum
Terrell Smith
Jakalin Bryant
Adrienne Lee in ABOP t-shirt
Michael Crusoe
Teddy Hall Jr.
London Johnson
Maestra, Beth Pflueger
Torrance Buntyn Jr.
ABOP Brothers
New ABOP member
Dr. Don Parker on Marimba
Dylan in ABOP t-shirt
Dr. Don & Jakalin
Kaman Richardson
Joseph Mitchell in Studio
Cosmo with Mallets
Ricky Burkhead at Studio Console
Douglas Cardwell in ABOP T-shirt
Alexa Clawson with Zildjian Cymbals
Ken Park with bass drum & cymbals
Shain McDougald, Jr. in ABOP t-shirt
Milik Green in ABOP t-shirt
Ashlee Dudley behind a drumset

ABOP COMMUNITY

WELCOME!

Join the ABOP community—a growing alliance of musicians, educators, colleagues and students who wish to bring growth and change to the field of symphonic percussion. We are a strong unified network of interested individuals and organizations.

Here’s how you can be part of the community and support ABOP:

  • Explore our What’s New page – offers the latest ABOP news and events
  • Listen to our monthly Podcasts – episodes cover a wide array of topics
  • Attend our quarterly Zoom Exchange – a safe space for open discussion led by our protégés (see info below)
  • Donate – percussion instruments, mallets, etc., or make monetary contributions (any amount is appreciated)
  • Spread the word!  Share who we are—why we are—and what we do!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

Protégés Perform at LA General Medical Center

On March 15, 2026, three Southern California-based protégés performed at Los Angeles General Medical Center for members of the public and staff in the hospital lobby. Alexa Clawson, Cosmo Fernandez, and London Johnson presented works by J.S. Bach, Keiko Abe, and improvised selections. Patients, doctors, nurses, staff, and families enjoyed the soothing sounds of gongs, hand pans, and wind chimes, in addition to the melodic beauty of Bach on marimba.

Los Angeles General Medical Center is a premier public teaching hospital and Level-One trauma center serving LA County since 1878. Known for its historic 1933 “Great Stone Mother” Art Deco building, it operates as a major safety-net provider, offering care to a diverse, underserved population.

Thank you to Medical Center Music Program Founder and Director, Toby Horn, for inviting our protégés to serve the LA community!

LA General Med Center 2026 Event

zoom exchange

ABOP hosts a Zoom Exchange every three months. Led by our protégés, the Exchange features lively discussions on various topics, including auditions, summer festivals, repertoire, instruments, performing opportunities, ensembles, and music-related quizzes! It’s a safe space, and a fun and engaging place to share ideas and grow together as a community.

Exchanges are planned for January, April, July, and October each year. Keep an eye out here for details on the next session, including the date, time, agenda, and Zoom invite. Please join us—we’ll be thrilled to see you!

ABOP Zoom Exchange 2026