Percussion EDU

Episode #14 features Mat Campbell. In this episode, we discuss working life outside of school, composing, teaching, and investing into yourself as a growing artist. www.percusisonedu.comhttps://matcampbell.com/

In this episode, we talk about Christina's role as principal percussionist of the Houston Ballet Orchestra, and auditioning tips for young percussionists to follow.

Episode #12 features percussion soloist, Cameron Leach. In this episode we talk about artist relief grants, staying busy during the pandemic, his online projects, commissioning new works, and where he thinks percussion is going. www.percussionedu.com

Episode #11 features composer, Rob Funkhouser. Rob is currently working for PAS and has an artist residency based in Indianapolis, IN. In this episode we discuss our time together at the So Percussion Summer Institute, his work during the residency, working for PAS, and where he thinks composition and percussion are going. www.percussionedu.com

Episode #10 features percussionist Joe Moscheck. Joe is currently completing his DMA in percussion performance at Western University. In this episode we talk about how he is dealing with COVID-19, his obstacles trying to finish school during a pandemic, the importance of drum set in a curriculum, navigating the work options after school, and thought on percussion.www.percussionedu.com

Episode #9 features performer and educator, Taylor Davis. Taylor recently completed a MM at Peabody Conservatory and has been teaching in the Austin area ever since. In this episode, we talk about how he has been dealing with COVID-19, teaching beginners through college students, his online teaching and his percussion website, as well as plans for his chamber group. www.percussionedu.com

Episode #8 features Houston composer, Nathan Mays. Nathan was a participant in the Space City New Music Festival in 2018, and an administrative intern in 2019. He is currently serving as an adjunct music professor at Lone Star College and talks with me about dealing with COVID-19, freelance work, teaching at the university level, and composing for percussion. www.percussionedu.com Percussion EDU is an education website designed by Sarek A. Gutierrez. Sarek currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX.

Episode #7 features Dr. Luke Hubley who is a freelance performer and educator residing in Houston, TX. In this episode we talk about Luke's projects and performance schedule pre COVID-19, and his extensive experience working the musical theater scene in Houston. More info about his performance schedule can be found on his website. www.lukehubley.com www.percussionedu.com Percussion EDU is an education website designed by Sarek A. Gutierrez. Sarek currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX.

Episode #6 features marching percussion specialist, Ben Pyles. In this episode we talk about what happened with the abrupt ending to WGI as well as DCI this year, his involvement with Virtual Drum Corps, and taking over the Director of Athletic Percussion position at UTSA. The Percussion EDU Podcast can be streamed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. www.percussionedu.com Percussion EDU is an education website designed by Sarek A. Gutierrez. Sarek is currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Our Lady of the Lake University located in San Antonio, TX.

Topics: international studies, solo percussionists

Episode #4 features Chris Malacara who is an elementary music teacher based in San Antonio, TX. We discuss teaching at an inner city school, fun music games for K-5th grade students, and teaching rhythm in creative ways.

Episode #3 features an interview with Dr. Graeme Francis. Topics: Higher Education, Jazz, Drum Set, and Networking.

In this episode Michael Standard talks about life outside of grad school and what he has been working on. He describes his current life teaching in Tampa, Florida and his recent commissions. 

In this episode Cory Sales tells us how he got first gig as a professional musical theatre muscian and what students can do to start preparing, and how to snag an audition.