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News: International Percussion Festival Announced
The third edition of the International Percussion Festival will take place July 19 to 24 in Villa Lomellini, Montebello della Battaglia (PV), under the artistic direction of Maestro Loris Stefanuto. The festival includes competitions, concerts, and master classes. The previous…
News: “Let Them Rock??? Keeps Dreams Rolling by Funding Music Scholarships
School of Rock founder Joe Roberts is launching Let Them Rock, a non-profit organization with the mission of funding scholarships for performance-based music programs. A red carpet event will take place 6 to 9 pm, Sunday, February 28, at the…
News: Rich Redmond’s Drummer’s Weekend Comes to Los Angeles on April 8 to 10
Rich Redmond is hosting a Drummer’s Weekend in Los Angeles on April 8 to 10. The three-day immersive education event takes place in the heart of Hollywood and features twenty-four total hours of hands-on training with some of the greatest…
News: Drum Ambition Offers Video Lessons for Beginners
Launched in January 2016, Drum Ambition is a website that provides video lessons for beginner drummers. Founded and presented by Simon DasGupta, Drum Ambition is ideal for students who are working with a teacher and would like to utilize a…
News: Joyful Noise Drum Company Announces Luminary Series Snare Drum Giveaway
For its 10th anniversary celebration, the Joyful Noise Drum Company is launching a contest to give away a 6.5x14 Luminary series snare drum. The Luminary series snare drum features a seamless aluminum shell embodying the design attributes of the renowned…
News: Rick Allen of Def Leppard Fame to Exhibit Latest Collection of Artwork
Wentworth Gallery is honored to present Rick Allen’s works from his latest collection, “Rick Allen: Angels and Icons.” Rick’s art is currently being showcased exclusively in Wentworth Gallery locations throughout the country, including metro DC, South Florida, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and…
News: Empowerment for Disabled Musicians Organization CandoMusos to Present at H.O.T. Zone During Winter NAMM 2016
CandoMusos announces that they will again be presenting their global vision for all musicians with disabilities on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 3 pm PST, in the H.O.T. Zone at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Conference in Anaheim,…
Exclusive Video Interviews from PASIC 2015
This past November 11–14, the Percussive Arts Society held its annual international convention in San Antonio, Texas. This milestone event marked the fortieth anniversary of PASIC and the first year that live-streaming passes were offered. Within the convention, attendees had…
News: Dave Weckl Releases Behind-the-Scenes Movie, Flies on the Studio Wall
Dave Weckl and his longtime musical partner, keyboardist Jay Oliver, are releasing a two-hour movie about the making of their 2014 release, Convergence. The film, titled Flies on the Studio Wall, is available now at daveweckl.com. Flies on the Studio…
News: Galactic Drummer, Stanton Moore, Announces Third-Annual SONO Drum Camp
Students at Stanton Moore’s Third Annual Spirit of New Orleans (SONO) Drum Camp will enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit in and jam with Grammy Award-winning essential funk band, Galactic. Hosted December 11–13, 2015 at Parlor Studios located at 605…
News: New Jersey’s “Holiday Percussion??? to Perform in December
Holiday Percussion, under the direction of Chris Colaneri, is the largest inter-generational percussion ensemble in New Jersey. Percussionists perform Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa music on marimba, bells, xylophone, vibraphone, drums, and more. Last year, close to fifty participants came from…
News: Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest Set for October 2016
The first Ralph Angelillo International Drum Fest will be held on October 22 – 23, 2016 at the Palais Montcalm, Salle Raoul-Jobin in Quebec City from 11 am to 7 pm EDT. Click on the following link to access…
News: Sabian Education Network Hosts Events in Nashville and San Antonio
Continuing in its mission to assist drum teachers, the Sabian Education Network recently held events in Nashville, TN, and San Antonio, TX. Each event was led by SEN director Joe Bergamini and included a panel of education experts who shared…
News: 18th-Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert on December 6
The 18th Annual Carlos Vega Memorial Birthday Concert will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 4 pm. The lineup for this special annual event features Will Lee (bass and vocals), Steve Ferrone (drums), Michael Thompson, Denny Dias (guitars),…