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Tiger Steel Concert, Fall 2013, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis Dec 2013

Tiger Steel Concert, Fall 2013, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program from the Fall 2013 Tiger Steel concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis. Tiger Steel, the OBU steel drum ensemble, specializes in the performance of calypso and soca music from the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago—the birthplace of steel drums—but also performs a wide variety of styles from jazz, pop, and rock to classical, funk, and Latin.


Percussion Ensemble Concert, Fall 2013, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis Oct 2013

Percussion Ensemble Concert, Fall 2013, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Fall 2013 Percussion Ensemble concert, held on October 22, 2013, in the McBeth Recital Hall.


Marshall University Music Department Presents Triptych, Ann Bingham, Ed Bingham, James Steven Hall Oct 2013

Marshall University Music Department Presents Triptych, Ann Bingham, Ed Bingham, James Steven Hall

All Performances

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Tiger Steel Concert Featuring Guest Artist Dr. Sim Flora, Spring 2013, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis, Sim Flora Apr 2013

Tiger Steel Concert Featuring Guest Artist Dr. Sim Flora, Spring 2013, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis, Sim Flora

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program from the Spring 2013 Steel Band concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis and featuring Tiger Steel and guest artist Dr. Sim Flora. Tiger Steel, the OBU steel drum ensemble, specializes in the performance of calypso and soca music from the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago—the birthplace of steel drums—but also performs a wide variety of styles from jazz, pop, and rock to classical, funk, and Latin.


Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Julie Hill, Spring 2013, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis, Julie Hill Mar 2013

Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Julie Hill, Spring 2013, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis, Julie Hill

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Spring 2013 Percussion Ensemble concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis, and featuring Dr. Julie Hill.


Marshall University Music Department Presents Justin Bowe, Senior Percussion Recital With Guests, Justin Bowe Mar 2013

Marshall University Music Department Presents Justin Bowe, Senior Percussion Recital With Guests, Justin Bowe

All Performances

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Marshall University Music Department Presents Amanda Young, Senior Percussion Recital, With Marshall University Percussion Ensemble, Amanda Young Feb 2013

Marshall University Music Department Presents Amanda Young, Senior Percussion Recital, With Marshall University Percussion Ensemble, Amanda Young

All Performances

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The 10,000-Hour Threshold: Interviews With Successful Percussionists, Colin J. Hill Jan 2013

The 10,000-Hour Threshold: Interviews With Successful Percussionists, Colin J. Hill

Theses and Dissertations--Music

Musicians are universally reliant on practice to improve and perfect their craft and there is substantial evidence that suggests mastery can only be achieved after 10,000 hours of practice early in life. This dissertation explores the validity of this theory as it pertains to master percussionists and examines their discoveries and recommendations as to how those 10,000 hours should best be spent. Research sources include selected published literature and personal interviews with thirty-six percussionists, conducted between 2010- 2013. The research is summarized in the following six sections: the 10,000-hour threshold; planning a practice session; warming up; learning new music; problem …