The marimba has an interesting history in which, oddly enough, Pennsylvania plays a major role. It is one of the oldest of musical instruments. There are records that the marimba existed in a much ...

When Robert van Sice first began teaching percussion, he, like many young teachers, worked primarily from a one-size-fits-all methodology. “You know, ‘I believe this about percussion playing, and if ...

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NEPTUNE CITY, NJ - Malletech, a maker of vibraphones and other acoustic wood instruments, is seeking a skilled and motivated woodworker to develop his/her skills in an apprenticeship for tuning and ...

R.Evolución Latina, in collaboration with Pregones/PRTT, have announced the premiere of "Barba: A Brazilian Body Percussion Musical," directed by director and choreographer Luis Salgado. This ...

Most classical chamber musicians are certain of at least one thing: the instruments they play. For example, string quartet performances often feature two violins, a viola and a cello. It would ...

Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious, faculty artists in residence at the University of Delaware’s School of Music, have been making their mark on the global stage through their acclaimed ensemble Quey ...

The Case Western Reserve University Percussion Ensemble is an elective performance ensemble dedicated to the thoughtful performance of the vast and varied repertoire for the modern percussion ensemble ...