TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Welcome Messages 4 PASIC 2001 Planning Committee 5 Sponsors 8 Exhibitors by Name/Exhibitors by Booth Number 9 Exhibitors by Category 10 Exhibit Hall Map 12 Exhibitors 24 PASIC 2001 Map 26 PASIC 2001 Area Map 29 Wednesday, November 14/Schedule of Events 34 Thursday, November 15/Schedule of Events 43 Friday, November 16/Schedule of Events 52 Saturday, November 17/Schedule of Events 60 Artists and Clinicians 104 Percussive Arts Society History 2001 111 Special Thanks/PASIC 2001 Advertisers NASHVILLE NOVEMBER 14–17 2 PAS President’s Welcome It is a grim reminder of the chill- from this tragedy. However, in a happier world that lies ® ing events that shook the U.S. this land of diversity, we all deal ahead for all of us. on September 11. I am espe- with grief and healing in differ- cially grateful to all of our PAS ent ways. I’m in no way international members who sent trivializing this tragedy when I personal messages to me, tell you that I’m especially look- members of the Board of Direc- ing forward to seeing friends tors, and into the PAS office in and colleagues from around the www.pas.org Lawton, Oklahoma. Your out- globe at PASIC in Nashville. pouring of support and conso- Percussion is the passion that oday, as I sit to write my lation are deeply appreciated. binds us all and allows us to T“welcome to PASIC” I applaud those of you who come together in a common message, I realize that our have offered to use your re- place to see our friends, hear world has forever changed. sources and talent as percus- great music, learn from our United States President sionists to provide relief and masters, and to celebrate our George Bush has declared comfort to those who have suf- art. today a “National Day of fered. Nothing can diminish the Together, if only for a few Prayer and Remembrance.” impact of loss and suffering days, we will share a dream of PASIC Host’s Welcome sions. I am pleased to note that sembles we will be enjoying the focus of New Music/Re- over the next four days. Let search Day is on electronic per- us also not forget about the cussion, and we have an truckloads of equipment expanded number of sessions they provide! in the orchestral area. Many My thanks also go to Erik 2001 thanks to Larry Snider, Peggy Johnson and the staff at In- Benkeser, and the New Music/ novative Percussion for af- Research Committee, and to fording me the opportunity Alan Abel and the newly formed and time to take on these re- Symphonic Percussion Commit- sponsibilities, and for pick- tee for all their hard work in put- ing up the slack whenever ting together these sessions necessary, especially during NASHVILLE and concerts. this week. Finally, I must I would be highly remiss if I thank my wife, Lisa, and NOVEMBER 14– 17 did not take this opportunity to son, Ryan, for all their under- thank the people without whom standing and support, as my elcome to Nashville, emplifies this more than the PASIC would not happen. First additional responsibilities WTennessee and PASIC Percussive Arts Society and and foremost, the PAS staff in took time away from home. 2001. The Host Committee PASIC. I truly believe we are Lawton. To the local planning While you are in Nashville and I extend a warm wel- among a select few organiza- committee, thanks to everyone I hope you will take time to come to our city and we wel- tions in terms of our commit- for taking time out of busy experience all that our city come back those of you ment and passion to our art. schedules and away from fami- has to offer. Nashville has a returning for your second or This commitment is amplified lies to volunteer your time to wide variety of outstanding third PASIC in “Music City.” by the fact that every one of help make this year’s PASIC a restaurants, and we have in- This year’s convention prom- you feels that this convention is success. I consider myself cluded an extensive restau- ises to be another exciting too important to miss, even with lucky to have such a well-sea- rant guide in this program. and memorable event in the the state of affairs around our soned and experienced com- Again, I welcome you all history of our outstanding or- country and the world. I ap- mittee, and thanks should go to to the Music City, and wish ganization. The local plan- plaud you all. two-time host Bill Wiggins for you an exciting and memo- ning committees, along with This year’s PASIC will give our excellent training. We also rable time at PASIC 2001. past PAS Executive Director each of you the opportunity to owe a debt of gratitude and a Randy Eyles, current PAS learn from and be inspired by special thanks to Karen Hunt Executive Director Michael some of the world’s finest per- and her logistics team for their Kenyon, the Executive Com- cussionists and drummers, to tireless efforts in making this mittee, and the PAS staff, exchange ideas, make new event run so smoothly. have all worked long hours friends, renew old friendships, I feel it imperative to thank over the past year and a half and listen to some amazing mu- the percussion industry for their to bring you four days of out- sic. The convention events are never-ending support in making standing music and camara- divided into specific areas of this convention possible. As a derie. interest: drumset, world percus- long-time member of the indus- All my life I have been sion, orchestral percussion and try, I can truly appreciate the amazed at the bond among timpani, marching percussion, amount of money, time, and en- members of the percussion electronic percussion, mallet ergy each company spends in community, and nothing ex- percussion, and education ses- securing the artists and en- 4 PASIC 2001 Planning Committee George Barrett PASIC 2001 Host Sam Bacco Austin Bealmer Chris Brooks F. Michael Combs Scot Corey Monte Coulter Tony Cox Nashville Symphony Freelance Musician Row-Loff Productions Professor of Music at UT– Trevecca Nazarene UT–Chattanooga, Principal Mount Juliet High School, Knoxville, Principal University, Freelance Percussionist Chattanooga Director Timpanist with Knoxville Drummer–Percussionist Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Karen Hunt Logistics Coordinator Chris Crockarell Julie Davila Lalo Davila Phillip Gregory Shawn Harris Julie Hill Erik Johnson Row-Loff Productions Oakland High School, Middle Tennessee State Hillwood High School, John Overton High School, Oakland High School Innovative Percussion Chair PAS Marching University, Director Director Freelance Musician Percussion Committee Percussion Studies Todd London Nancy Matheson Christopher Norton Joseph Rasmussen Alan Rice Tom Roady Rande Sanderback Belmont University Professor of Music, Belmont University, Nashville Symphony, Centennial High School, Independent Studio Eastern Tennessee State University of Tennessee at Percussion Coordinator Professor of Music at TN Forks Drum Closet Percussionist, Clinician University Martin Tech University Frank Shaffer Kirby Shelstad Ron Sorbo David Steinquest Tommy Wells Bill Wiggins University of Memphis, Independent Composer, Freelance Musician Austin Peay State Freelance Musician Assistant Professor of Memphis Symphony Studio Percussionist University Percussion Blair School of Music of Vanderbilt University Percussive Arts Society Steve Houghton, Glendale, CA John Beck, 1987–90 Board of Directors Kathleen Kastner, Wheaton Conservatory of Thomas Siwe, 1984–86 Music, Wheaton, IL Larry Vanlandingham, 1982–84 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dana Kimble, West Point Band, James Petercsak, 1978–81 James Campbell, President West Point, NY Gary Olmstead, 1973–77 Mark Ford, President-elect Arthur Lipner, Stamford, CT Saul Feldstein, 1968–72 Richard Holly, Vice President Emil Richards, Toluca Lake, CA Gordon Peters, 1964–67 Kristen Shiner McGuire, Secretary Lisa Rogers, Texas Tech University School of Donald Canedy, 1960–63 Mike Balter, Treasurer Music, Lubbock, TX Robert Breithaupt, Immediate Past President Ney Rosauro, University of Miami, Coral Percussive Arts Society Michael Kenyon, Executive Director Gables, FL/Santa Maria, Brazil Staff Ed Shaughnessy, Calabasas, CA DIRECTORS Kay Stonefelt, College at Fredonia—SUNY, Michael Kenyon, Executive Director Steve Beck, Pro-Mark Corp., Houston, TX Fredonia, NY Rebecca Kinslow, Executive Assistant Gregg Bissonette, Westlake Village, CA Ed Thigpen, Action Reaction, Copenhagen, Otice Sircy, Museum Curator/Librarian Michael Burritt, Northwestern University, Denmark Teresa Peterson, Publications/Marketing/ Evanston, IL Ian Turnbull, London, Ontario, Canada Advertising Manager Jim Catalano, Ludwig/Musser Industries, Norman Weinberg, University of Arizona, Rick Mattingly, Publications/Web Editor Elkhart, IN Tucson, AZ Greg Shawn, Membership Manager/ Gary Cook, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Bill Wiggins, Nashville, TN Information Systems Theresa Dimond, Los Angeles, CA Hillary Henry, Graphic Designer Peter Erskine, Santa Monica, CA PAST PRESIDENTS Catherine Flynn, Administrative Secretary David Eyler, Concordia College, Minnesota Robert Breithaupt, 1999–2000 Alexis Rimes, Receptionist State University–Moorhead, MN Genaro Gonzalez, 1997–98 Lelain Wait, Editorial Assistant Phil Faini, West Virginia University, Garwood Whaley, 1993–96 Danny Mendonsa, Mail Clerk Morgantown, WV Robert Schietroma, 1991–92 Brad Feeney, Intern Sponsors 5 ALFONCE PRODUCTIONS DRUM PARADISE NASHVILLE, INC. Akira Jimbo Tommy Wells Luigi Morleo Johnny Rabb Dan Moore Matt Wilson AMERICAN DRUM DRUM WORKSHOP, INC. Stanton Moore PERFORMANCE TECTONIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY Billy Ashbaugh LUDWIG DRUM COMPANY LABORATORY David Herbert Terry Bozzio Clayton Cameron Ronnie Engel AQUARIAN ACCESSORIES Johnny Rabb Bill Molenhof THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA Yoron Israel Chester Thompson LUDWIG MUSIC PUBLISHING Alan Abel ATTACK DRUMHEADS Chad Wackerman COMPANY PRO-MARK CORPORATION Terry Bozzio EVANS DRUMHEADS Stanley Leonard Tim Adams Jerry Kroon Tim Adams MALLETECH INSTRUMENTS Liberty DeVitto Pat Petrillo Billy Ashbaugh Michael Burritt Theresa Dimond Tommy Wells John Blackwell Filippo Lattanzi Flat Baroque AUDIX CORPORATION Peter Erskine Christopher Norton Brian Fullen John Blackwell Thom Hannum Gordon Stout Joe Jackson Stanton Moore David Herbert MAPEX USA, INC.