A show discussing Contemporary Percussion Performance and Pedagogy. Topics include: New Music for Percussion, Marimba and Percussion Performance issues, Pedagogical musings, and overall off-the-cuff commentary on relative daily issues in the field of percussion. Listeners are encouraged to leave comments in the forum and answer poll questions on related episode issues.
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Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #56: “My 6 M’s rule…) Part I (Articulation….)
Today’s Axiom: “Make A Musical Motion that Matches the Musical Moment” Subtitled: “Articulation for percussionists..”
How as percussionists… do we deal with the challenge that is Articulation in performance? I want to hear your thoughts!
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Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #55 “PASIC 2009 Preview”
Today we deliver our PASIC 2009 Preview… Please come by Fri. at 3:00 at the Steve Weiss Booth, and then Sat. at 10:30 at the Malletech Booth. I want to meet you all! Use the PASIC hashtag #pasic09. And.. I forgot to mention by keyboard panel discussion: Saturday at Noon in room 201!
See you in Indianapolis!
Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #54: “Keiko’s Legacy..”
“Keiko’s Legacy…” Today we talk about a significant figure in our art and talk about her most important contributions (of many!). We lay some GENERAL background and discuss Sueyoshi’s Mirage to demonstrate basic style considerations.
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PATV: Evolving the percussion world.. one episode at a time.
Yasuo Sueyoshi’s “Mirage pour Marimba” performed by Thomas Burritt. Please listen to this after watching Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #54 “Keiko’s Legacy..”. (above)
Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #53: “Why we teach… at any level”
Today we talk about “Free Stuff” at www.thomasburritt.com, how to interact and use social media to interact at PASIC 2009, and quickly discuss a philosophical Axiom central to developing musicianship in students…. at any level.
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From my Baylor recital on Oct. 19th, 2009, this is Gordon Stout’s “Song” from his collection of 4 dances. I performed this as part of a set in “homage” to Gordon, who has left an immeasurable impression on my musical life. This is for you Gordon!
Internet celebrity, author Gary Vaynerchuk at “Cork’d.com Keeps Austin Weird” with my wife Kristin in Austin. 25 of us tasted wine, reviewed it at Corkd.com, and had the wineries ‘interacting’ with us based on the reviews. This was just one of many stops Gary made on his book tour “Crush It”…. which today made the New York Times best seller list.
Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #52 - “Applying Excerpts”
Today we go in a different direction and talk about Applying Excerpts and the issues that can arise when it comes time to performing them with orchestras. Specifically, we talk about the xylophone solo in Stravinskys famous Firebird (ballet version of 1910). Links mentioned in this episode: YouTube email/video reply link:http://www.youtube.com/user/texasburritts Answer the question of the episode and thanks for watching!
“Strength and Technique” - In todays Axiom we discuss the importance of building strength in the hands to handle ‘finite motor control’ passages in marimba repertoire. Especially if you play “Steven’s Grip” watch this video!
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Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #50 “It’s Good to Look Back…” Part II
Sorry about the two parter… Please leave comments at: www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com. And as always.. thanks for watching!
