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with pioneer i lost nearly 30lbs in 96 from doing a full tour... ive been able to keep it mostly off by remaining active as a full time performer ever since.. as a tradtional pro drum set player from 97 to jan 08, i would gain about fifteen in the winter and loose it in the summer.. now with doing my new stand up rudimental act with djs.. i didnt gain anything these past 2 winters, and ive actually stayed consistent, more toned and feel much better.

haha.. i love his videos

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New York City Weekend of Percussion “The most well-rounded ‘Day of Percussion’ in history!” April 3-5, 2009 Friday 4/3 5pm – Registration begins ( exhibit room open) 6pm- Ted Atkatz – “ Bridging the Gap: Finding Diversity in Music” ( orchestral vs. rock) 8pm – TimeTable – ( Percussion Trio Concert) – separate ticket required Saturday 4/4 10 am- Registration begins ( exhibit room open) 11am – Treasure Island – separate ticket required 2pm – Valerie Naranjo – “ West African Music for the Marimba Soloist” (GYIL/ Marimba) 3pm – John Donovan – “Rudimental Percussion in the Club Scene” (Rudimental/multi-percussion) 4pm- Tom Stubbs – “39 Years of orchestral Cymbal Playing!” (Orchestral) 5pm – Rolando Morales-Matos – “Making Melodies with non-Melodic Percussion Instruments” ( Latin/Classical/Hang drum) 6pm – “ In The Heights” – Tony & Grammy Award – winning Percussion Section – “Taking Broadway Writing to New Heights” - (Broadway/Latin) Sunday 4/5 10am - Registration begins (exhibit room open) 11am – Percussion People – (FUNdamentals) - separate ticket required 1:30pm – Nick Angelis – “The Art of Ad-lib Soloing on a Rudimental Snare Drum” (Rudimental) 2:30pm – Richard Grimes – “The Concert Cimbalom: A New Voice for the Solo Percussionist” (Hungarian/American Cimbalom) 3:30pm – Joe Tompkins – “Comparing French and American Rudimental Styles” (Orchestral/ Rudimental) 4:30pm – Michael Eagle and NYC All-Star Pipe Band Drum Corps – “An Introduction to Scottish ‘Pipe Band’ Drumming” (Scottish/Rudimental) Admission : All clinics $20/$10 PAS members Timetable concert $20/$10 PAS members Treasure Island $25/$15 PAS members Percussion People $20/$10 PAS members Question: ~Ever wanted to know why Ted Atkatz left the Chicago Symphony to pursue Rock Stardom? ~How did Valerie Naranjo became the first woman in History to perform GYIL in Africa? ~What does the Hang Drum or an electronic Marching Snare Drum sound like? ~Do you want to take your drumline training and turn it until a career playing in Dance Clubs or Scottish Pipe Bands? ~Is there another option to make a career in an Orchestra if you're burnt out on the audition circuit? ~Why has Joe Tompkins' Snare Drum books already been named "The New Delecluse"? ~Would you like to have a Q&A with the Tony&Grammy winning Percussion Section and Orchestrator of "In The Heights"? Already billed as "The most well-diverse Percussion event outside of PASIC ," this weekend brings you 14 hours of Percussion clinics, concerts, and shows from the hottest percussionists and drummers in the country. Genres represented are Orchestral, Chamber, Contemporary, World, Rock, Rudimental, Broadway, and a new opportunity for the working percussionist: Concert Cimbalom. PAS NYC "Weekend of Percussion" April 3-5, 2009 The Players Theatre (Manhattan) Tickets: Box office or Online (https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/648045) Lineup: ~Ted Atkatz ~TimeTable Percussion Trio ~Treasure Island ~Valerie Naranjo ~John Donovan ~Tom Stubbs ~Rolando Morales-Matos "In The Heights" Percussion Section ~Percussion People ~Nick Angelis ~Richard Grimes ~Joe Tompkins ~Michael Eagle Special guests: ~Alex Lacamoire (Tony&Grammy winning Music Director, Arranger, Orchestrator for "In The Heights ") ~Barry Olsen (of Mandara Music) ~DJ Wicked Wayne ~NYC All-Star Pipe Band Drum Corps New York PAS: www.pas.org/Chapters/NewYork Players Theatre: www.theplayerstheatre.com See you there! Andrew Beall President PAS NY Chapter www.andrewbeall.com Sponsors Alfred Publishing www.alfred.com Bachovich Music Publications www.bachovich.com Beall Percussion Specialties www.beallpercussion.com Evans www.evansdrumheads.com Kettles & Co. www.kettlescompany.com Latin Percussion www.lpmusic.com Pearl www.pearldrum.com Sabian Cymbals www.sabian.com Vic Firth www.vicfirth.com Yamaha www.yamaha.com Zildjian Cymbals www.zildjian.com

is there a known list of all cadets that have gone pro as players? i know "from what i understand" that jack m? "mallet player early 90's" was possibly the only member from blast to stay in new york to pursue music performance.

well, i think this is very complicated to answer. since 1972, how many full time musicians have came out of the various corps programs? how many chapter of the AFM can state that the quality of horn players and drummers in the work force has increased? has this number gotten bigger or smaller in recent years?

“2009 NORTH AMERICAN BRASS & PERCUSSION CHAMPIONSHIP” INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE COMPETITION SPONSORED BY ‘THE BUGLER’S HALL OF FAME’ 2-28-09 http://www.buglershalloffame.com/iande.asp might I get to see any of you there? john donovan - the pro drummer one..i know theres at least five of us Might Al Chez come? who knows :)

adam..merry xmass..i'd love to somehow help...lets talk...

wow.. 2,600ish impressions in less then 24 hours? amazing....:) being a drummer, I don't know much about brass, but I'm learning a lot from reading this thread...

imagine a dci all star alum corps of all people who went pro as performers...

http://www.jupitermusic.com/jbi_news_de ... spx?id=124 Phantom Regiment Chooses Jupiter AUSTIN, TEXAS – December 15, 2008 – The 2008 Drum Corps International World Champion Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, IL have selected to play exclusively on Jupiter Quantum brass instruments beginning with the 2009 DCI competitive season. J.D. Shaw, Caption Head and Music Arranger for Phantom Regiment said this of their new brass selection, "The Quantum Marching Brass has proven to me that artistry and nuance can go hand-in-hand with stability and durability. From stunning pianissimos to fiery fortissimos, Jupiter has engineered the next generation of marching brass instruments that meet the rigorous performance standards of the Phantom Regiment Brass." The Phantom Regiment has finished among the top three in brass for four consecutive seasons. The Quantum series, which includes Jupiter brass, Mapex drums and Majestic field percussion, was introduced in 2008 and carried by three DCI corps. Jupiter’s Quantum models were also the official brass for the 2008 Macy’s Great American Marching Band, and the full Quantum series are the official instruments for the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. “Partnering with the DCI World Champions after having released these instruments only one year ago validates Jupiter’s commitment to the development of quality instruments,” said Tabor Stamper, President of Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc, “and with the fierce competition in the market today, we are honored that Phantom Regiment has chosen Quantum.” The long-standing tradition and commitment to excellence within the Phantom Regiment is evident through their consistently high-ranking performances in competition and the dedication of its alumni. “Their staff is absolutely dedicated to the music education and individual growth of each member and the powerful, yet incredibly musical sound of their ensemble perfectly parallel the goals we had in developing the Quantum series of Jupiter Marching Brass,” concluded Stamper about the depth of the new partnership. “I’m very excited to be partnering with Jupiter Brass Instruments,” said Rick Valenzuela, Executive Director of the Phantom Regiment. “We have worked with the management and design team of Jupiter before, and look forward to doing so again. The brass instruments we’ve tested are of the quality and sound that our instructional staff and students expect. We’re looking forward to a very exciting future and relationship between the Phantom Regiment and Jupiter Marching Brass!” About Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps The Phantom Regiment is a youth organization dedicated to the development of self-esteem and self-reliance. It encourages team work, sportsmanship, civic pride and contributions of one's personal best to a group effort. These lessons are learned through a musical and marching activity in which there is a blending of the arts and athletics. Founded in 1956, the corps won the world championship in 2008 and 1996 and has finished among the top three 11 times. It has the second-longest active streak of consecutive appearances in DCI’s world championship finals. The organization also sponsors several other educational opportunities, including camps for aspiring drum majors and percussionist as well as a fall marching band festival. For more about the organization, go to www.regiment.org. About Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. is the US distributor of Jupiter woodwinds and brass, Mapex concert and marching drums, Majestic marching and concert percussion, and Altus handmade flutes. For more information, please contact Jupiter Band Instruments Inc., P.O. BOX 90249, Austin, TX 78709, or visit www.jupitermusic.com.

John Donovan looking for Rudimental Students on Long Island. You'll probally like this New Private Rudimental Training Video, in which I leak some material from my Movie.

ur welcome :)

Hi, I havn't played on the new shallow one yet, although, I'd love to have it! Here's a demo video with the Mapex Marching drums at one of the wedding gigs I did last month: please note, my tuning for the tenors is a bit lower then the norm.

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