Vol. 1, No. 6, December 2014 PASIC 14 EXPERIENCING GHANA “RUBBER” RUDIMENTAL EXERCISES Incorporating Modes in Daily Warm-Ups • Scholarships & Assistantships Italy Percussion Competition and Days of Percussion • Product Showcase • Industry News DECEMBER 2014 2 RHYTHM! SCENE RHYTHM! SCENE THE NEWSLETTER OF THE PAS The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a music service organization promoting percussion education, research, performance and appreciation throughout the world. Rhythm! Scene is published six times a year: February, Cover Photo by Warren LaFever April, June, August, October and December by the Percussive Arts Society. IN THIS ISSUE RS STAFF PASIC 2014 Megan Arns, Rhythm! Scene Editor Society Update Rick Mattingly, Senior Editor PASIC14 Video Clips Hillary Henry, Publications Production Manager Behind the Scenes at PASIC14 Marianella Moreno, Publishing and Digital Media Operations PASIC 2014 Marching Percussion Festival 2014 Percussive Arts Society Awards RS ADVERTISING Arthur Hull’s Drum Circle Facilitation Staci Stokes-Waites [email protected] Workshop People and Places PAS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Social Beats 2014 NYU Broadway Percussion Seminar/ John R. Beck, President Summit Julie Hill, President-elect HotLicks: Incorporating Modes in Daily Jim Rupp, First Vice President Warm-Ups Brian Zator, Secretary PAS Marching Percussion Committee Lisa Rogers, Immediate Past President Industry News Jeff Hartsough, Executive Director Scholarships & Assistantships Product Showcase CONTACT PAS An Experience in the Music and Culture of Ghana 110 W. Washington Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Upcoming Events Telephone: (317) 974-4488 • Fax (317) 974-4499 Italy Percussion Competition and Days of E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.pas.org Percussion HotLicks: Kirby’s Rudiments: Rubber Exercises Ensemble and Recital Programs BECOME A MEMBER OF PAS PAS 2014 Scholarship Recipients Classifieds COPYRIGHT © 2014 by the Percussive Arts Society. Reproduction of any part From the Rhythm! Discovery Collection: of this publication without permission from PAS is prohibited by law. Krupa Model Radio King Snare Drum EMBRACING CHANGE BY JEFF HARTSOUGH, PAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS is in the process of undergoing WEBSITE 2015–16 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF Pmajor changes. Most of our work Speaking of website, I hope by DIRECTORS so far has been behind the scenes as now that you have been able to visit As part of any change, an orga- we implement new and exciting expe- and dig into the new pas.org website, nization must have strong, forward- riences and compelling benefits that launched this past October. With its thinking leadership. At PASIC 2013, are being rolled out now and through- brand-new look and feel, you will find anticipating the future needs of PAS, out 2015. I’m proud to share with you that it is much easier to navigate and the board elected to make a per- a few of the changes that you will no- find the information that is important manent change in our governance tice as part of the new PAS. to you. The new membership profile structure. As a result, a new Board of is completely different with many Advisors was formed and the Board THE END OF MEMBERSHIP AS WE options for your customization. The of Directors role was modified. The KNOW IT media page has great videos that you 2014 elections have concluded, and In keeping with the idea of com- cannot find anywhere else on the I’m happy to announce the 2015–16 munity, we want you to define how Internet. And be sure to visit the PAS Board of Directors and Executive being a part of PAS makes a difference Network and join the many conversa- Committee officers. in your lives. So, starting in January, tions taking place between drummers PAS will be changing from the current and percussionists from all over the 2015–16 Officers membership model to a new subscrip- world. Most importantly, this is your President: Julie Hill (University of Ten- tion-based model. website and we want to receive as nessee – Martin) Fueled by social changes, gen- much content from you as possible to President-Elect: Dr. Brian Zator (Texas erational shifts, a recession-prone build the best drum and percussion A&M University – Commerce) economy, and technology-eased ac- community-based website on the Net. cess to content and communities, we decided that PAS needed a change to meet the needs and expectations of current and potential subscribers. The subscriptions are designed as tiers, offering different levels of access dependent on your individual needs. The tier names will be based on a backstage-pass theme: Guest Pass, Backstage Pass, VIP Pass, and All Access Pass. You’ll be able to pick and choose the right price point and ben- efits that you value and want. Specific details and pricing of each level will be forthcoming on the new PAS website. DECEMBER 2014 4 RHYTHM! SCENE 1st Vice-President: George Barrett Rhythm! Discovery Center has been met with great reviews, and (CEO, Innovative Percussion, Inc.) it will continue to evolve. 2nd Vice-President: Dr. Paul Buyer Percussive Notes saw a facelift in (Clemson University) 2014 in design and layout. It was up- Secretary: Dr. Chris Hanning (West dated to be in line with the new PAS Chester University) branding. In 2015, PN will undergo Immediate Past President: On the success of the hugely another change in its publication fre- John R. Beck (University of North popular and nationally recognized quency. It will now be published four Carolina) DRUMset exhibit, along with the suc- times a year plus the PASIC Preview Executive Director: Jeffrey cessful programming and events that issue. Hartsough we continue to offer, R!DC is receiving You can read the latest issues of well-deserved recognition that is firm- both publications, at any time, on the 2015–16 Board of Directors ly placing the center on the map. With new website with our digital reader. (new members) our goal of offering new exhibits as of- Simply click on Publications. Brian Gildea (Executive Director, De- ten as possible, we recently launched velop Indy) our newest exhibit, No Drummers, PASIC 2015 40th Anniversary, Michael Kenyon (President and CEO, No Direction: A Brief Overview of November 12–15, 2015 Partnership for Philanthropic American Military Drumming, 1775 to San Antonio, Texas Planning) the Present. And after hosting a very That’s right, PASIC is turning 40! Jim Rupp (President, Columbus Pro successful first streaming event in And we want you to save the date Percussion, Inc.) October, we will be presenting more and plan to be there. We are excited David Steele (President, the Steele “Rhythm! LIVE” streaming events in to be returning to Texas after three Group, LLC) the future. If you haven’t been able to years and are already planning some Mark Stempel (Director of Manufac- visit R!DC in person yet, please take a very special concerts and events. And turing Finance, Eli Lilly & Com- virtual tour at rhythmdiscoverycenter. as part of our changes, we will be pany) org and discover what else is new. announcing new PASIC registration prices and opportunities. Pay atten- For a complete list of all leader- Publications tion to the website, e-newsletter, and ship names and their responsibilities, After the successful launch of publications for the latest PASIC 2015 please visit pas.org and click on the Rhythm! Scene digital magazine in information. RS Leadership tab. January, the conclusion of Volume 1 INTO THE NEW There will be future announce- ments in 2015 about more exciting changes and the future of PAS. But rest assured that we continue to re- fine and adapt our current programs and benefits that we offer. Including… RHYTHM! SCENE 5 DECEMBER 2014 PASIC 2014 AS brought the Percussive Arts Highlights from PASIC 2014 in- Focus Day continued on Thurs- PSociety International Convention cluded many great competitions, con- day with several concerts and a panel (PASIC) to Indianapolis Nov. 19–22 for certs, and clinics, from the thunder of discussion, and Thursday also included a four-day celebration of everything re- the Marching Percussion Festival to the opening of the Expo Hall and a lated to percussion and drums. Nearly the delicate nuances of Nancy Zelts- wide variety of clinics and concerts by 5,000 drummers and percussionists man’s “sotto voce” concert. Wednes- such artists and groups as the Yale Uni- had their pick of over 120 sessions day began with the second annual PAS versity Percussion Ensemble, Shawn as they reconnected with old friends, Technology Day, which featured per- Pelton, Gregg Bissonette, Clarice Cast, teachers, and colleagues, and made formances, discussions, and presenta- and Frank Shaffer, plus the PAS March- new contacts at what can be described tions about the use of electronics and ing Festival. On Thursday evening, Art as the annual “family reunion” of the technology within the percussion field. Blakey, Steven Schick, and Glen Velez percussion world. The convention also Wednesday also included activities were inducted into the PAS Hall of hosted over 100 exhibitors for the In- devoted to professional development Fame, followed by a concert by the ternational Drum & Percussion Expo, for college teachers, and ended with Amadinda Percussion Group. The day the world’s premier event for checking a Focus Day concert titled “Images concluded with the Rhythm Lounge out products from the largest percus- of Sound: Innovations in Notation” and a Drum Circle. sion manufacturers to the smallest presented by the PAS New Music/Re- Friday’s offerings included more specialty companies. search Committee. clinics and concerts, along with the DECEMBER 2014 6 RHYTHM! SCENE Marching Festival Drumline Battle. Major highlights of Friday included PASIC 2015 Artist Applications clinics and concerts by Arthur Hull, Will Kennedy, Richard Weiner, and She-e Wu. PAS Recognition Awards were presented Friday evening, followed by a performance by Carl Allen’s “The Art of Elvin” band.