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The Latest News:
Updated on July 19, 2008
The IU Summer Percussion Academy/Workshop was a Terrific Success!
This intensive 5 day workshop featured international renowned artists including: Keith Aleo, Christopher Deviney, Gordon Gottlieb, Steve Houghton, John Kilkenny, Glenn Kotche, Gordon Stout, John Tafoya, and She-e Wu.
Click HERE to visit our official IU Summer Percussion Website. To view a larger version of our flyer, click HERE.
The official website for the IU 2008 Summer Percussion Academy and Workshop (and future summer offerings) can be found by clicking HERE or Email John Tafoya at: jtafoya@indiana.edu for additional information.
Keep checking out the IU Percussion Department website for our latest activities and for future summer offerings!
ALSO: A BIG THANK YOU to all of our Academy/Workshop counselors and volunteers: Will Reno, Ross Erickson, Josh Bowman, Kirk Etheridge, Claire Walker, Christopher Latournes, Mary McCauley, Dan Morris, Nick Stone, Tim Crockett, Greg Mueller, David Spencer, Brian Gardiner and the entire IU percussion department!
Tafoya joins facebook
In an effort to keep up with the current trends (still trying to be cool ...) I have recently joined facebook. I never knew I had so many friends!
National Orchestral Institute 2008
I had the fortunate privilege to work with the talented percussionists at the National Orchestral Institute (at the University of Maryland) during the first week of June. The first week of NOI includes chamber repertoire - and we covered a substantial amount of works including: Chavez/Toccata, Hetrick/Tip of the Andes, Deane/Vespertine Formations, Westlake/Omphalo Centric Lecture, Levitan/Marimba Quartet, and Burritt/Doomsday Machine. I was also involved in a faculty recital performance of Stravinsky's l'histoire du soldat.
MaracaStix - back again by popular demand!
My MaracaStix will, once again, be available soon.
Click HERE for more information.
I had a terrific time working with the talented students at Northwestern University on Monday, March 10. Special thanks to hosts Professor Michael Burritt and James Ross. Thank you also to Avedis Zildjian, Grover Pro Percussion, and Remo Inc.
IU Students Receive International Acclaim
Congratulations to David Constantine, Josh Frans, and Jake Harpster!
Click HERE to read the details!
Read the February 4, 2008 article featuring David Constantine online at: http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=48673&comview=1.
In Memoriam: George Gaber
Feb. 24, 1916 - Nov. 21, 2007
On Sunday, November 25, funeral services were held in Bloomington, Indiana to celebrate the life and accomplishments of George Gaber.
Distinguished Professor of Music at Indiana University from 1960-1986, Mr. Gaber revolutionized percussion education. Many of his students enjoy successful careers as performers and educators all over the world.
Click here to read the obituary from the Bloomington Herald Times.
IU Percussion Ensemble receives rave reviews!
The IU Percussion Ensemble performed two terrific concerts this semester (October 29 and November 12). The November 12 concert was reviewed in the Bloomington Herald Times.Check out the IU Percussion Department's website for the latest IU percussion news.
Click HERE to visit the IU Percussion Ensemble's website.
IU Percussion Website Info
Be sure to check out the new information at the IU Percussion Website. We are currently updating this area, which will eventually include a podcast of our "opening night" faculty performances and general meeting with our (over 60!) percussion majors!Check it out at: http://www.music.indiana.edu/department/percussion/
The Opening Night performance video can be found HERE
Teflon Tape
A few people have Emailed me recently inquiring about teflon tape - primarly where to purchase it. The teflon tape used on the lip of timpani bowls (to act as a lubricant between the bowl lip and the head) is not the same kind of teflon tape you'll find at your local hardware store.Here are a couple places that carry teflon tape:
Mr. Marshall E. Light
American Drum Manufacturing Co.
P.O. Box 40403
Denver, CO 80204
-highly recommended
Lefima (USA) now has a kit available w/ Teflon Tape, Teflon Aerosol Spray, Grease & Grease Gun for grease fittings. Also available separately.
Prices on request. Contact Everett M. Beale, U.S. Agent. Tel/Fax: 978-649-7685
web: www.lefima-usa.com.
Marion Rubber Company
Contact person: Becky Schneider
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 638-6525
Specific Information on the Teflon Tape:
3M Teflon Tape
model # R5480 JK 7105 77
3/4" width x 36 yards
Each roll is about $35 or so - Marion Rubber Company offers a "blister pack" - which is a package of 2 rolls.
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