Last year I released a piece entitled Jalopy that is dedicated to my grandfather, Cleo “Grandaddy” Herndon, who passed away in 2009. During a trip in June to South Georgia I had the chance to play a recording of it for the most important audience that will ever hear it: Cleo’s widow, my grandmother, RosalynContinue reading “‘Jalopy’s Most Important Audience”
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‘Begin Transmission’ on iTunes
There’s an impeccable performance of ‘Begin Transmission’ by Vandegrift High School Percussion Ensemble on iTunes from their concert at the Midwest Clinic in 2017. Check it out!
‘Close Your Eyes and Dream’ in Percussive Notes
Middle school directors looking for a simple melodic work for their program would find a good candidate in Close Your Eyes and Dream. The possible addition of vocals also makes it a great opportunity to collaborate with choral directors, and the option to augment the forces with flexible instrumentation makes this a good piece toContinue reading “‘Close Your Eyes and Dream’ in Percussive Notes”
Murrah High School Percussion Ensemble plays ‘Begin Transmission’
Here’s an awesome performance of ‘Begin Transmission’ by Murrah High School Percussion Ensemble!
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