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. Also check out ThomasBurritt.comTumblr (3.0; @thomasburritt)http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bJXH18x16OU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bJXH18x16OU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #56: “My 6 M’s rule…) Part I (Articulation….)</p> <p>Today’s Axiom: “Make A Musical Motion that Matches the Musical Moment” Subtitled: “Articulation for percussionists..”</p> <p>How as percussionists… do we deal with the challenge that is Articulation in performance? I want to hear your thoughts!</p> <p>Thanks for watching…</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/252190505http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/252190505Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:19:17 -0600episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bliw1xNbbeI&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bliw1xNbbeI&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #55 “PASIC 2009 Preview”</p> <p>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!</p> <p>See you in Indianapolis!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/238333990http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/238333990Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:41 -0600episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ozd-2spl8y4&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ozd-2spl8y4&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #54: “Keiko’s Legacy..”</p> <p>“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.</p> <p>Please answer the QOTE (question of the episode) by commenting at: <a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com"><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com">www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com</a></a></p> <p>Thanks for watching!</p> <p>PATV: Evolving the percussion world.. one episode at a time.</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/231391290http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/231391290Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:41:00 -0600episodes<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/231387343/tumblr_ksihxtdFSV1qzx5p4&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p>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)</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/231387343http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/231387343Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:37:04 -0600<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X4hphV8QVW8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X4hphV8QVW8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #53: “Why we teach… at any level”</p> <p>Today we talk about “Free Stuff” at <a><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.com">www.thomasburritt.com</a></a>, 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.</p> <p>Answer the question of the episode and thanks for watching!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/221266512http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/221266512Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:13:17 -0500episodes<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/220087423/tumblr_krxbyhcXHg1qzx5p4&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p>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!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/220087423http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/220087423Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:00 -0500<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krx3jpuKoH1qzx5p4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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.</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/219966583http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/219966583Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:16:36 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EgKvS45dcLg&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EgKvS45dcLg&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #52 - “Applying Excerpts”</p> <p>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:<a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/texasburritts">http://www.youtube.com/user/texasburritts</a></a> Answer the question of the episode and thanks for watching!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/205856428http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/205856428Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:24:05 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/x6mqUOiBUDM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/x6mqUOiBUDM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>“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!</p> <p>Please leave comments at: <a><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com">www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com</a></a></p> <p>Thanks for watching!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/199837109http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/199837109Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:18:59 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vVMlAlEXehE&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vVMlAlEXehE&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #50 “It’s Good to Look Back…” Part II</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Palatino; color: #463c3c;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Sorry about the two parter… Please leave comments at: <a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com"><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com">www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com</a></a>. And as always.. thanks for watching!</span></p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/191343750http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/191343750Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:54:06 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Me1qjxo2NAU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Me1qjxo2NAU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episdoe #50 “It’s good to Look Back..” part I</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Palatino; color: #463c3c;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Today’s Axiom “It’s Good to Look Back….”. We celebrate 50 episodes by reviewing the past, looking forward, and I ask some important questions I want your feedback on! Stay tuned for part II..  coming soon. If you joined us on Ustream… thanks!</span></p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/191334234http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/191334234Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:37:21 -0500episodes<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/182267525/tumblr_kpmef1oxht1qzx5p4&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p>Fiji (boxed shape) vs. Ozarka (round shape) resonator: Fiji bottle did have slight very low pitch but not as clear as Ozarka bottle as you can hear. Argument for the benefit of round tubes on a marimba?</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/182267525http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/182267525Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Frmxz0pJ1hQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Frmxz0pJ1hQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #49 “How Well do you Know Your Marimba?” - Part II</p> <p>Thanks everyone for the comments from Part I! Part II focusses on what I think is the most important feature of the instrument I play as it relates to my marimba sound: controlling the characteristics of bar ring…..</p> <p>Thank You SO much for watching and contributing. I value EVERYONE’S  thoughts. Looking forward to yours!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/182080669http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/182080669Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:53:31 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-MozkiasW60&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-MozkiasW60&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #48 Part I: “How well do you know your marimba”?</p> <p>Comments please! <a><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com">www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com</a></a> <br/>Today we geek out about how resonators work and why certain features are important to the way I sound. I want to know what you think about the content of this show!!!<br/><br/>When we listen critically it’s amazing what we can hear that we never heard before…<br/><br/>Thank you Ozarka!</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/180099822http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/180099822Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:18:24 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RbsikBLXdw&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RbsikBLXdw&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #47 : “The Little Things….”</p> <p>Today we “geek out” a little, and build on episode #46. We are back in the “Wicked Pit” to get into a bit more detail. Today’s Axiom discusses how doing a lot of little things can really help something be more manageable and therefore, successful.</p> <p>I want to hear about your “little things”.. so please answer the question of the episode and leave comments at: <a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr"><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr">www.thomasburritt.tumblr</a></a>. com</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/168945514http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/168945514Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:03:47 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gz5xhteM2E8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gz5xhteM2E8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #46: “It’s all in the Prep…”</p> <p>After some vacation time away, we get back to regular shows… This week we talk a bit about the animal that is being a “show percussionist”. It’s all about the preparation! Get an inside look at what happens from the pit of Wicked… Let me know if you like it.. I may do another if you do.</p> <p>Please leave comments at: <a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com"><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com">www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com</a></a></p> <p>Links mentioned: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69826024573&ref=ts"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69826024573&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69826024573&ref=ts</a></a></p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/165019031http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/165019031Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:44:38 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BFNQuD1LJFM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BFNQuD1LJFM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #45: Steveweissmusic.com/PATV “Interactive” Contest - Part V - We announce the winner(s)…!</p> <p>Today we finish the steveweissmusic.com/PATV “Interactive” Contest by announcing the winner(s)…!</p> <p>Today’s Axiom: “The Benefits of Community”… we talk briefly about the collective experience we all had through this contest and contemplate where things go from here in the vlogospherse….</p> <p>Thanks to SteveWeissMusic.com! and to the many participants!</p> <p>Links mentioned:</p> <p><a href="http://mattsmarimbablog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-29T17%3A39%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7"><a href="http://mattsmarimbablog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-29T17%3A39%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7">http://mattsmarimbablog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-29T17%3A39%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7</a></a></p> <p>video.steveweissmusic.net/</p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/147161939http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/147161939Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:48:54 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O-OVHv0HYho&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O-OVHv0HYho&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #44: Steveweissmusic.com/PATV “Interactive” Contest - Part IV</p> <p>Today we finish off the SteveWeissMusic.com/PATV “Interactive Contest” by paying tribute to a celebrity pitch man. What does that have to do with playing/performing Katamiya? Watch and find out! Thanks to <a href="http://www.steveweissmusic.com"><a href="http://www.steveweissmusic.com">www.steveweissmusic.com</a></a> for their support of this contest and to all of our participants. </p> <p>Please give us feedback! </p> <p>Leave comments at: <a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com"><a href="http://www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com">www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com</a></a></p> <p>visit: <a href="http://www.video.steveweissmusic.net"><a href="http://www.video.steveweissmusic.net">www.video.steveweissmusic.net</a></a> for previous participants videos. </p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/143892710http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/143892710Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:20:11 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1Uu9nSNmEQQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1Uu9nSNmEQQ&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #43 PATV @ ZMF ‘09 - part II</p> <p>Today we give you part II of our show from Appleton, WI (site of ZMF ’09). Insider info/and specific stories about this years festival included! Very important question of the episode. Please answer, we want to hear from you! </p> <p>Links: <a href="http://zmf2009.blogspot.com/2009/07/concert-zmf-new-music-gala.html"><a href="http://zmf2009.blogspot.com/2009/07/concert-zmf-new-music-gala.html">http://zmf2009.blogspot.com/2009/07/concert-zmf-new-music-gala.html</a></a>  </p> <p><a href="http://www.jeffsass.com/2009/05/25/zelstman-marimba-festival-new-music-weekend/">http://www.jeffsass.com/2009/05/25/zelstman-marimba-festival-new-music-weekend/</a></p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/142882526http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/142882526Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:34:42 -0500episodes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MRaqDjVgU8o&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MRaqDjVgU8o&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Part I of II, filmed on location at ZMF ’09. The historic event that saw 24 new marimba solos completed/premiered/recorded and published all at one event. Watch episode #19 for more information about Zeltsman Marimba Festival (ZMF)</p> <p>We are joined by perhaps the most dedicated of all “Axiomites” and talk with an award winning composer who’s work was featured during the festival. </p> <p>WE want to hear from you! </p>http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/141886965http://thomasburritt.tumblr.com/post/141886965Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:18:48 -0500episodes