PASIC 2008 Program pas president’s welcome 4 special thanks 6 area map and restaurant guide 8 convention center map 10 exhibitors by name 12 exhibit hall map 13 exhibitors by category 16 exhibitor company descriptions 20 sponsors 38 wednesday, november 5 schedule of events 42 thursday, november 6 schedule of events 44 friday, november 7 schedule of events 48 saturday, november 8 schedule of events 52 artists and clinicians bios 56 history of the percussive arts society 100 pasic 2008 advertisers 104 pas president’s welcome PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS elcome year’s PASIC a greater success. Wto Aus- Please share your appreciation with EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE tin, Texas these individuals if you have the op- President Gary Cook and our 33rd portunity at PASIC 2008. President-elect Steve Houghton Percussive Support of this vision is critical, Vice President Lisa Rogers Arts Society and the many percussion compa- Secretary John R. Beck International nies and manufacturers who are Treasurer Steve Beck Immediate Past President Rich Holly PAS Sustaining Members dedicate Convention! Executive Director Michael Kenyon PASIC 2008 is great amounts of time, energy, and a celebration money investing in PAS and PASIC. DIRECTORS of 47 years of PAS and is the second On behalf of the Board of Directors Timothy K. Adams . Keith Aleo time we have held our annual con- and our entire membership, I want Anders Åstrand . Michael Balter vention in Austin. Last time, in 2006, to acknowledge and thank these George Barrett . Michael Burritt Ruth Cahn . Julie Davila Austin proved to be a great city for Sustaining Members for their sup- Christopher Deane . Vic Firth PASIC, and we’re looking forward port and sponsorship, as well as the Gary France . Julia Gaines to our four days together at PASIC hundreds of exhibitors who trans- Lynn Glassock . Neil Grover 2008. Again this year, the lineup form the exhibit hall into the Inter- Bret Kuhn . Frederic Macarez of world-class artists, clinicians, national Drum and Percussion Expo. William Moersch . Daniel Moore workshops, exhibits, meetings, Be sure to plan your days to visit the John W. Parks IV . Emil Richards performances, and concerts are exhibit hall, where you’ll experience David Samuels . Alison Shaw guaranteed to provide memorable the largest collection of new instru- Andy Zildjian experiences for all who are attend- ments, music, and products ever COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS ing and participating. assembled. Please take a moment Mark Ford (2003–2004) PAS is about community, and to thank these sponsors and exhibi- James Campbell (2001–2002) there is no greater community of tors for providing so many wonderful Robert Breithaupt (1999–2000) percussion and drumming enthu- opportunities for your enrichment at Genaro Gonzalez (1997–98) siasts than the one you’ll find at PASIC. Garwood Whaley (1993–96) PASIC. As we come together to Lastly, I want to thank you, the Robert Schietroma (1991–92) share our music and friendship, it is members of PAS and the many PA- John Beck (1987–90) important to recognize those who SIC participants and attendees, for Thomas Siwe (1984–86) James Petercsak (1978–81) make your PASIC the greatest per- making PASIC the unique experi- Gary Olmstead (1973–77) cussion event in the world. PASIC ence it is. PASIC is a time and place Gordon Peters (1964–67) wouldn’t be possible without the for sharing of concepts and ideas Donald Canedy (1961–63) tireless efforts of Jeff Hartsough, with our colleagues, to renew old PAS Director of Event Production friendships and make new ones, to PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY STAFF & Marketing, Patrice Bey, PAS become more involved in PAS and Executive Director Michael Kenyon Program and Events Manager, and the world of percussion, and to be Director of Event Production their staff. These individuals work renewed and inspired by new prod- & Marketing Jeff Hartsough Marketing and Communications Director with the PAS Executive Committee ucts, publications, provocative think- Jon Feustel and Executive Director Michael ing and ideas, and the incredible Museum Curator/Librarian Otice Sircy Kenyon and his staff in Indianapolis artistry of our greatest performers. Membership Development Manager Jim Gratner to create a vision for each PASIC I hope you will enjoy and celebrate Program and Events Manager Patrice Bey from the hundreds of applications your unique community at PASIC Website Administrator Marianella Moreno and incredible proposals for PASIC 2008! Administrative Coordinator Toni McNalley sessions received from individuals, Administrative Assistant Lynna Mills groups, companies, and PAS Com- Publications Editor Rick Mattingly mittees. After months of refining and Graphic Designer Hillary Henry planning they implement this vision Support Services Larry Moore Intern Nick Fielder at PASIC through the diligent work of the many volunteers on the PA- Gary Cook PAS HISTORIANS SIC Logistics Team who make each PAS President Lisa Rogers and James Strain 4 welcome message special thanks DONATIONS TO THE Benjamin Toth 2008 LOGISTICS Focus Day Nick Fielder INCENTIVES PAS Intern PROGRAM Cory Cisler Logistics Manager ALFRED PUBLISHING CO.—Six $50.00 gift certificates for merchandise to be redeemed Aaron Bishara Eric Geier Ryan Lassiter at Alfred Publishing booth Jeff Piper Morgan Starner Logistics Team Leaders BACHOVICH MUSIC PUBLICATIONS—Five copies: Andrew Beall: Deliverance CDs Rob Birenbaum Ray Fransen Drumset Logistics DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE—1 year subscription to DownBeat Michael Borne Ric Cassity Tony Cooper All Star Audio DRUMHEAD MAGAZINE—1 year subscription to Drumhead magazine Tom Dausner Robert DeMattina Bryan Stone PASIC Photographers DRUM WORKSHOP—5.5x14 Finish Ply Classic White Marine Pearl. Straight 10 ply Michael Billups JT Burke Nathan Shireman VLT with Classic/Vintage lugs-chrome Hughies Video Lisa Rogers EVANS DRUMHEADS—Five Drumhead Tom Packs PASIC Program Eddye & Hossein Moini GO FISH MUSIC—Music of Merit Adventure Travel NOTION MUSIC—One copy of NOTION Terry Walburn Ellen Ousley Composition and Performance software Excel Decorators, Inc. along with four expansion soundkits for Percussion and Rhythm section. Shannon Cannon Sarah McCabe Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau PEARL CORPORATION AND ADAMS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS—Vision Drum Set Rocio Pena Lauren Grossman Paul Barnes Austin Convention Center REGAL TIP—One Regal Tip stick bag with Regal Tip sticks, brushes and mallets Polly Clendenin Norman Coopee Austin Hilton REMO, INC.—One 14” Paulo Mattioli Djembe Nicole Dorman and bag. Retail value $500.00 Grey Rock Golf Club SABIAN—One 18” AA Molto Symphonic Suspended Cymbal: smooth, shimmerind sound is bright and impactful at all volumes. ALL ACCESS AUSTIN: Businesses participating in the All Access Austin Program offer special discounts for convention attendees. BRING YOUR BADGE: Must present convention badge to receive the listed discount. Participating retailers will post welcome signs. For all other clubs and res- taurants, please check the Austin City Guide. SHOPPING & 3 CONVENTION CENTER HOTELS RESTAURANTS/BARS ENTERTAINMENT Within a two-block radius DISTRICTS of the Convention Center, more H1 ilton Austin CONGRESS/SOUTH than three dozen restaurants CONGRESS DISTRICT feature everything from down CONGRESS/SOUTH R2 esidence Inn Manuel’s Restaurant 1 home Tex-Mex and barbeque to CONGRESS by Marriott 310 Congress Avenue upscale steaks and seafood. “The main street of Texas.” 512-472-7555 Congress Avenue provides one C3 ourtyard by Marriott Complimentary nachos with MARKET/LAMAR of the most beautiful vistas 4 purchase of any entrée (one The Market District leading to the State Capitol. 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