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Vic Firth sits down with James Sparling (Percussion Director) to discuss the 2016 Madison Scouts' program "Judas"

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A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Pacific Crest's drumline in the lot at the DCI FINALS in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Cadets' drumline in the lot at the DCI show in San Antonio, TX, July 19, 2014.

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A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Mandarins' drumline in the lot at the DCI show in San Antonio, TX, July 19, 2014.

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Vic Firth presents in-the-lot video clips from the WGI 2013 Championships in Dayton, OH.

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A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Blue Stars' drumline in the lot at the DCI show in San Antonio, TX, July 19, 2014.

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A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Jersey Surf's drumline in the lot at the DCI show in San Antonio, TX, July 19, 2014.

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A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Pacific Crest's drumline in the lot at the DCI show in San Antonio, TX, July 19, 2014.

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Part 2 of Ted Atkatz and Will Hudgins' PASIC 2011 symphonic clinic entitled, "Achieving Optimum Performance".

ABOUT TED ATKATZ
A former principal percussionist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Edward Atkatz has performed with the Atlanta Symphony, Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Chicago Chamber Musicians, Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, and the New World Symphony. Mr. Atkatz holds bachelor's degrees in Percussion Performance and Music Education, magna cum laude, from Boston University. While in graduate school at the New England Conservatory of Music, he was invited to participate in the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra for two summers. Mr. Atkatz earned a professional studies degree at Temple University, where he studied with Alan Abel. Over the past two years, he has played on several movie scores, including those for The Day the Earth Stood Still and Up. He has also participated in the St. Bart's Music Festival since 2000. He is currently a faculty member at Lynn Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Florida, and at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California.

ABOUT WILL HUDGINS
A native Texan, Will Hudgins attended The Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins, where he studied with John Soroka and Fred Begun. After receiving a master's from Temple University studying with Alan Abel, Hudgins won a percussion appointment in the Florida Symphony Orchestra, where he also served as assistant conductor for four seasons. During his time in Florida, he co-founded the jazz group Kiwi Guru, playing vibes and occasionally kit. In 1990, he won a percussion position with the Boston Symphony and is now in his 22nd year with the BSO. Hudgins has been a soloist with orchestras in the U.S. and beyond, and in 1996 he premiered the Maurice Wright Concertpiece for Marimba and Orchestra, with Seiji Ozawa conducting the BSO. A faculty member at New England Conservatory since 1992, Hudgins students have won auditions for such orchestras as Chicago, St. Louis, San Diego, Hong Kong, Ft. Worth, Chicago Lyric Opera, Dallas, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Portland and others.

In "PERCUSSION 101", Vic Firth presents a series of comprehensive instructional videos on the concert percussion instruments. From instrument setup to maintenance to performance techniques, Vic Firth's PERCUSSION 101 covers the essential skills necessary for today's all-around percussionist.

ONLINE QUIZZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EACH OF THESE VIDEO LESSONS!

If you're a college percussion methods instructor, a band or orchestra director or private percussion lesson teacher, you can easily integrate PERCUSSION 101 into your curriculum! Check out the entire feature to learn more:

http://www.vicfirth.com/education/per...

Also included on vicfirth.com are other essential "101" features, including:

Marching Percussion 101:
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/per...

Drumset 101:
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/per...

Jazz Rhythm Section 101:
http://vicfirth.com/education/jazz-rh...

Don't miss these FREE instructional resources at www.vicfirth.com!

A Vic Firth "Short Take" of Madison Scouts' drumline in the lot at the DCI show in San Antonio, TX, July 20, 2013.

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Pedrito and Ariacne Trujillo from the Pedrito Martinez Group performs "La Havana" at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, held in Austin TX.

Pedrito Martinez, percussion and lead vocals
Ariacne Trujillo, piano and lead vocals

The Pedrito Martinez Group has its roots planted firmly in the Afro-Cuban Rumba tradition and in the bata rhythms and vocal chants of the music of Yoruba and Santeria. Ben Ratliff summed it up aptly for the New York Times (June 15, 2010) calling it, "complex, blenderized Africa-to-the-New-World funk."

With its formation in the current lineup in 2008, the group has developed into an extraordinarily tight and creative unit. With a home base gig in Midtown Manhattan, the group has built a fan base that includes Steve Gadd, Ravi Coltrane, Taj Mahal, Eric Clapton, John Scofield, Roger Waters, Derek Trucks, Herlin Riley, and Will Lee

ABOUT PEDRITO MARTINEZ:

Pedro Pablo "Pedrito" Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba, Sept 12, 1973. He began his musical career at the age of 11, performing as vocalist and percussionist with such Cuban legends as Tata Guines and Munequitos de Matanzas. He was brought to Canada in 1998, by Jane Bunnett, to tour with her group, Spirits of Havana. His decision to remain in North America to pursue his career, proved to be an auspicious one when, two years later, the annual Thelonious Monk Institute Competition showcased Afro-Latin Hand Drumming for the first time ever. Pedro entered and won first place.

Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998, Pedrito has performed, recorded, and/or toured with Paquito D'Rivera; Brian Lynch; Steve Turre; Meshell Ndegeocello; Eddie Palmieri; Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill; Stefon Harris; Bebo Valdés; Cassandra Wilson; Joe Lovano, and Sting, (for his rainforest benefit, with Elton John and Bruce Springsteen), Paul Simon, and Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Pedrito was also featured in the documentary film on Cuban music, Calle 54 and his singing and percussion playing were featured in the 2011, animated feature, Chico and Rita. PMG have been featured in The New Yorker magazine and in the Wall Street Journal.

Mr. Martínez was a founding member of the highly successful, Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band, Yerba Buena with which he recorded two albums and toured the world. Pedrito has lent his talents as a percussion player and vocalist to over one hundred records, including albums by Paquito d'Rivera, Issac Delgado, Eliane Elias, Stefon Harris, Steve Turre, Eddie Palmieri, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Edie Brickell and many others. These include six records that have been Grammy® nominated and one, a collaboration between Eddie Palmieri and Brian Lynch, called "Simpatico", that was awarded a Grammy®. PMG have appeared The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, The Umbria Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and the Red Sea Festival, Bonnaroo, and Newport Jazz Fest, among many others.

The group has self-released two live albums recorded at their home gig in NYC. An album by Pedrito, called "Rumba de la Isla", featuring the music of the flamenco great, Camarone de la Isla was releases on Calle54/Sony in March of 2013. The group's first studio album was recorded recently for release on Motema Records in October 2013. It was produced by Pedrito Martinez and Steve Gadd, and features Gadd, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Schreiner and John Scofield as special guests.

TO SEE THE GROUP LIVE, VISIT PEDRITO ONLINE:
http://Facebook.com/Pedritomartinezmusic
http://pedritomartinezmusic.com

After getting home from rehearsal one day, George receives an e-mail from one of his heavy-metal idols Karl Sanders - it just happened the band was looking for a drummer. George grabbed the opportunity and has been with the band Nile for over 8 years!

The first in a series of videos from Brian Mason covering basic care and maintenance of the marching percussion section.

Vic Firth takes you BEYOND the lot with the CADETS rehearsing their show on finals week in Indianapolis, IN!

Part 1: http://youtu.be/kXwKks65ZLI
Part 2: http://youtu.be/A2yx-sPq7BE

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In "PERCUSSION 101", Vic Firth presents a series of comprehensive instructional videos on the concert percussion instruments. From instrument setup to maintenance to performance techniques, Vic Firth's PERCUSSION 101 covers the essential skills necessary for today's all-around percussionist.

ONLINE QUIZZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EACH OF THESE VIDEO LESSONS!

If you're a college percussion methods instructor, a band or orchestra director or private percussion lesson teacher, you can easily integrate PERCUSSION 101 into your curriculum! Check out the entire feature to learn more:

http://www.vicfirth.com/education/per...

Also included on vicfirth.com are other essential "101" features, including:

Marching Percussion 101:
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/per...

Drumset 101:
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/per...

Jazz Rhythm Section 101:
http://vicfirth.com/education/jazz-rh...

Don't miss these FREE instructional resources at www.vicfirth.com!

The key to having a great drumline boils down to how effective your rehearsals are. In this series, Brian Mason details many key aspects of making the most of your practice sessions.