Black Swamp Podcast: Recent Episodes
Black Swamp Percussion
A podcast brought to you by the world class percussion manufacturer, Black Swamp Percussion. Monthly episodes will find us catching up with Black Swamp Percussion Artists, Educators, industry friends, and even ourselves!
Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app: http://bit.ly/BlackSwampPod
Episode 41:
Entrepreneurship has been a recurring theme on the podcast. Both Donnie Johns and Joe Gramley both focus heavily on the idea of percussionists being entrepreneurs within their educational circles, each discussing topics like versatility, multitasking, building trust and prioritization as foundations for their careers. Excerpts from our past conversations were pulled for this Best of episode.
Full length episodes
Donnie Johns:The Percussionist as Entrepreneur
- original airdate: 2/10/21, episode 29
Joe Gramley: Building a Music Career
- original airdate: 9/30/19, episode 6
Music From This Episode
Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature
https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/
Sound Cloud
Spotify
Band Camp
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 40:
Todd Meehan, Andrea Venet and Matthew Lau are distinctly creative in their own unique career paths. In this best of episode, we travel back to some of our first conversations and explore how each approaches their own creative lives. Matthew speaks about his energy and enthusiasm connected to building a performance career. Andrea "gives herself permission" to explore building a catalog of original compositions. And Todd has created a witty, engaging and contemporary approach to percussion education with Liquidrum.
Todd Meehan:Art not War
- original airdate: 7/24/19, episode 3
Andrea Venet: Give Yourself Permission
- original airdate: 8/19/19, episode 4
Matthew Lau: Building a Brand
- original airdate: 1/15/20, episode 10
Music From This Episode
Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature
https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/
Sound Cloud
Spotify
Band Camp
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 39:
Katy Elman is a friend of BSP and owner of Southern Percussion in the UK. Being a trained musician, attending music schools from an early age, Katy ultimately had a unique opportunity to take over a retail sheet music company. We talk about this transition from performing to operating Southern Percussion, how her company has grown significantly over the last 10+ years, and some of the connections between our two businesses. Katy also has a new educational project getting off the ground this Summer called the Southern Percussion Institute, which we learn more about during our conversation!
Connect with Katy
www.southernpercussion.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthernPercussion
Instagram: www.instagram.com/southernpercussion
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/SPercuk
2021 Percussion Ensemble Showcase winners:
www.blackswamp.com/percussion-ensemble-showcase
Music From This Episode
Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature
https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/
Sound Cloud
Spotify
Band Camp
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 38 with Ivan Trevino
If you’re unfamiliar with Ivan Trevino’s compositions and work with The Big Trouble, it’s definitely worth a Google. A diverse collection of musical genres, instrumentation, orchestration, and performance opportunities help make his projects accessible to both listen to and perform. All with an ongoing thread of social awareness, inclusion and equity.
Ivan hasn’t been on our Artist Endorser roster long, but he’s definitely one of those people that makes you immediately feel comfortable, as if you’ve known each other for years.
Connect with Ivan
https://ivandrums.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivantrevinomusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivan.drums/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/popmarimba
The Big Trouble on Spotify
Co-Write: https://ivandrums.com/co-write-by-ivan-trevino/
Dynamicx Drums: https://www.blackswamp.com/snare-drums-dynamicx
Music From This Episode
Tu Mereces lo Mejor marimba duo - Fred Trevino (arr. by Ivan Trevino) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVb6Tv-yyuY
Wildlings - Ivan Trevino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA14gIB4cdc
Forgiveness for solo vibraphone - Ivan Trevino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaXNWpy3lgk
GHOST ARMS - The Big Trouble (live at PASIC 2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCLUSum52y8
Steal Another Day - The Big Trouble (live at PASIC 2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xia0ZU6F2-c
Star - Break of Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MHkxpEG6Cc
Uprising - Break of Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf0bLYLh6Pg
Catching Shadows - Ivan Trevino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lktMLiKaes
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 37 with Michael Ptacin
Michael Ptacin is a recent BSP Concert Artist, but actually someone we’ve known since meeting at a convention years ago. He’s got his hands in all sorts of stuff like musical theatre, sequencing & programming, administration and most recently audio video production. This all seems to stem from his willingness and excitement to try new things, accepting challenges and a loose professional motto to “Never say no...within reason”.
We discuss Michael’s motto in connection with his various activities and how they developed as well as a push for diversity awareness and inclusion within his projects and the percussion community as a whole.
Connect with Michael
https://michaelptacin.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelptacin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MPmarimba
Percussion Ensemble Showcase Results: https://www.blackswamp.com/percussion-ensemble-showcase
Music From This Episode
Alex Temple - Ah yes, the three genders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcYbL0Gm0qg
Dave Molk - sky: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhQevfA6By/
Dave Molk - redline: https://davemolkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/redline
Steph Davis - I go to prepare a place for you: https://youtu.be/Mp7XAknbBII
Che Buford - Penn’s Landing: https://soundcloud.com/chesmusic/penns-landing-2020
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp6
Episode 36 with Maria Flurry
Maria Flurry has been a long time friend and supporter of Black Swamp Percussion. She knew Eric in the early years of BSP, used to work PAS conventions with us, and has always been one of our biggest supporters.
Besides being connected to the performance world in Michigan, Arizona and everywhere in between over the years, Maria has spent time, energy and resources developing non profit arts organizations, outreach programs, and helping to launch the AZ Philharmonic just a few years ago. Basically, she’s got her hands in a lot of different musical events, organizations and performance opportunities…as well as a wealth of experience and knowledge I try to tap into during our conversation.
Most recently, Maria is partnering with Homero Ceron and Fred Morgan to present a percussion trio performance in June through the Arizona Philharmonic.
Learn more here: https://azphil.org/event/2020-2021-manos/
Connect with Maria
www.mariaflurry.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.flurry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-vomlehn-flurry-888b6732
TC1 Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V3_mkYOEUQ&t=17s
LGTC2 Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocjh9IsUxQ4
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp6
Episode 35 with Josh Smith
After catching up a bit about family, travel and life, we learn more about some of Josh’s professional development and his music publishing company Ox & Lamb. He’s got a great new subscription promotion happening called the Ox and Lamb music club.
As a subscriber for the club, you’ll receive THREE brand-new percussion solo pieces, one each from composer: Andrea Venet, Michael Burritt, and Dame Evelyn Glennie, delivered straight to your inbox as a PDF.
Each solo will be between 5’00” – 8’00” minutes in length and written at an “intermediate difficulty level”.
The cost to join the club is only $45, which gets you all three exclusive solos, available for a limited time.
Learn more here: https://www.oxandlambmusic.com/blog/
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Connect with Josh
www.oxandlambmusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.d.smith.77
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danger.middle.name/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YD5uwuL9FT5jwFJu_-rAg/featured
Music from this episode
Ben Cantrell - Dance Eleven by James Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZLB5wQvawg
Adam Campbell - Tick-Tock by Adam Campbell:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRnpfj__onU
Gustavo Miranda - Terza Rima by Terry Longshore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrkwIzmmmbI
Andre Venet - Strobilanthes by Andrea Venet / Ox and Lamb Music Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcu-Y_n0rbM&t=59s
Joshua D. Smith- The Shortest Day by Joshua D. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI1d_02PRYk&t=122s
Sound Solution Project
Percussion Ensemble Showcase
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Episode 34 with Colleen Bernstein
Colleen Bernstein is Black Swamp Concert Artist heavily involved in arts education, performance collaboration, diversity awareness and community engagement. Strength and Sensitivity, her ongoing music and arts project, aims to connect and engage artists across gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and disability spectrums.
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Connect with Colleen
www.colleenbernstein.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleen.bernstein
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleendbern/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenBernstein
Music from this episode
Rebonds a by Iannis Xenakis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0j_b566i8s
La Bicicleta de Cristal by Angélica Negrón: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7IQ2iSIH8w
We Shall Be Turned by Judd Greenstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9TnNF8z7e8
Chorale by Richard Albagli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTGGdpd9qBs
Strength & Sensitivity: Ann Arbor - Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_JF0_HSriI
From My Little Island by Robert Aldridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J-JezP91J0
Sound Solution Project (ends 04/30/21)
Percussion Ensemble Showcase
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Episode 33
We revisit past episodes, and dig into the topic of improvisation with BSP Artists Gloria Yehilievsky, Anthony Di Bartolo, Andrew Baldwin and Tony DiSanza. Each are active in overlapping and contrasting areas of performance, so it’s interesting to hear about their individual processes and projects connected to improvisation.
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP
http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Gloria Yehilevsky:Sounding Eye Collective
- original airdate: 8/17/20, episode 18
Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature
- original airdate: 10/21/20, episode 22
Andrew Baldwin: https://www.andrewbaldwinpercussion.com/
- original airdate: 11/25/20, episode 23
Tony DiSanza: Curry, Hetzler & DiSanza
- original airdate: 1/27/21, episode 28
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Episode 32 with Melanie Voytovich
Melanie is the founder of the New Works Project, an organization focused on equity and accessibility within the new music community. Their commission and digital programs serve those who are interested in contemporary music but are limited in their capacity to engage in the community, due to limited funds or access to large or specialty instruments. Most of our conversation centers on accessibility and diversity within the music world, which is a huge part of Melanie's work, and which Black Swamp is proud to help support through the New Works Project.
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Check out www.wrist-grips.com
Connect with Melanie
https://www.newworksproject.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewWorksProject/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newworksproject/
Music from this episode
The Hope Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMVzs9GPQfY&t=132s
Open Your Eyes by Ivan Trevino:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRvJMP_bB10
Two Duos for Flute and Percussion I. Whac-a-mole by Mark Engebretson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ak-XWvZNnY
Dream of the Cherry Blossoms by Keiko Abe:https://soundcloud.com/mvoytovich/dream-of-the-cheery-blossoms-excerpt-keiko-abe
Hope by Dave Molk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdgC9FqoaF8&t
Quick Ship Snare Drum Sale (ends 03/31/21)
Percussion Ensemble Showcase
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Episode 31 with Elizabeth DeLamater
Elizabeth is a BSP Educator, who has taught, performed and lectured around the world...most recently in Trinidad right before the Pandemic, which we spend some time talking about. She also has her own podcast called Art Lives, is a steel pan authority, and is the chair of the PAS Diversity Alliance which we learn all more about during our conversation. PLUS, Elizabeth recently released a new composition titled "Transitions for Solo Snare Drum": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XBpOBXFFGw
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Check out www.wrist-grips.com
Connect with Elizabeth
http://www.elizabethdelamater.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.delamater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldelamater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELDeLamater
Art Lives Podcast: http://www.elizabethdelamater.com/art-lives-podcast
Music from this episodeTransitions for Solo Snare Drum by Elizabeth DeLamater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XBpOBXFFGw
High Mass arranged by Paul G. Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKyd2Hg2i54
High Mass arranged by Clive Bradley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PG-onZumw4
Bernard Woma and the Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mySAxf8AZRM
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Episode 30 with Josh Jones
It's been almost two years ago since our first conversation with Josh Jones, and A LOT has been going on in his life. Besides winning a new position with the Kansas City Symphony and getting married, Josh seems to be endlessly developing, producing and presenting new resources for percussionists. We try to focus on a recent masterclass he presented called Acting Musical, but like most episodes, we fall into a maze of rabbit holes.
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Connect with Josh
www.drummojo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.jones.37669
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshjonesdrums/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj38A_vEOJ2Z4vF3fh3RwAw
Music from this episode
Bach in G Minor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gl5arNJVYQ&t=5s
Cross Corners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIOclTs120Q
Hikoi Percussion Concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQK6ULE_xHQ
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 29 with Donnie Johns
Besides keeping an active teaching and performing schedule in the DC area, Donnie Johns also coordinates both the DMV percussion and music academy. We initially reached out to Donnie to talk about a short, yet very concise, article he wrote for PAS last Fall titled "The Percussionist as Entrepreneur". This is a topic that has come up several times over the last year with other guests, so it was nice to hear Donnie’s perspective, insight and additional comments on the subject.
The Percussionist as Entrepreneur
2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC
Connect with Donnie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.johns.54
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnyjameson/
DMV Music Academy
https://www.dmvpercussion.org/
https://www.facebook.com/dmvpercussion/
BSP 2021 Percussion Ensemble Showcase
http://bit.ly/PercEnsShowcase
Music from this episode
Tim Adams - "Here We Go Again": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwYr3HxVMa0
Joe W. Moore III - "Benedict(us)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBA3DID8dUw&t=1s
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 28 with Anthony Di Sanza
Tony has been a long time friend and supporter of Black Swamp Percussion, going back to the early years when Eric was making tambourines and timpani mallets out of his garage in Adrian, MI. If you want to hear more about that era, check out the two BSP Origin Story Episodes we released last year or so.
Tony just wrapped up a video recording project with his Union Duo partner Todd Hammes, called Tubes and More. The duo dropped two new videos a week on YouTube for the last 7 weeks. You’ll hear some excerpts of these recordings during the podcast, and you can view full performances on Tony's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/adisanza
Tony has also been working with Tom Curry and Mark Hetzler, fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison colleagues, having released a CD last Fall titled "Don’t Look Down". This is a super interesting mix of Tuba, Trombone and percussion, which includes electronics, sequencing and processing A really unexpected and unique project. Listen here: https://curryhetzlerdisanza.bandcamp.com/album/dont-look-down
Connect with Tony
http://anthonydisanza.com/
https://www.music.wisc.edu/faculty/anthony-di-sanza/
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 27 with Shaun Tilburg
Shaun Tilburg is an orchestral excerpt master, having the audition prep and process down to a science, even if flexible at times. Shaun and Tim talk about practice habits, routine and mental preparation that applies to orchestra auditions, but carries over to all levels and genres of music...or life for that matter. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Shaun also has a passion for art & design, which shows itself in his publications, website and other creative outlets.
Connect with Shaun
https://www.pocketpublications.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shauntilburg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauneyt/
Pocket Publications YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dKvxEjJe5h4DfwvNbYViQ
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 26 with Abby Fisher
Abby Fisher is a BSP Concert Artist, and has established herself as a World Class performer, educator and entrepreneur. Besides teaching and performing in the Knoxville area, Abby is the Managing Director of the Neif-Norf organization and collaborates regularly with fellow BSP Concert Artist, Matthew Lau, performing as the Fisher/Lau Project. We especially enjoyed our conversation about being an entrepreneur, which has been a topic that’s surfaced in several of our last episodes.
Connect with Abby
http://www.abbyfisherpercussion.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abby.fisher1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyplaysperc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbyFisherPercussion
Online Music Lessons: http://www.abbyfisherpercussion.com/online-music-lessons.html
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 25 with Tim Adams
Tim Adams should need little to no introduction...he’s a veteran orchestral percussionist and educator, being chair of the percussion department at the University of Georgia. Prior to this position, Tim was timpanist and/or percussionists with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Florida Philharmonic, Canton Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra. Tim is also highly regarded as a mentor to countless musicians and percussionists he’s come in contact with over the years. This conversation centers on his influence on the percussion world and his latest project Music 8:46, taking shape in response to the killing of George Floyd this past Summer.
Black Swamp Virtual Exhibit:
https://bit.ly/Virtual-Exhibit
Connect with Tim
https://www.music.uga.edu/directory/people/timothy-k-adams-jr
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 24 with MB Gordy
If you haven't heard the name MB Gordy, chances are you've heard him play. MB is a first call film and TV score percussionist, active in the industry for well over 20 years. We talk about his breaking into the scene, how recording sessions work, and how COVID has changed that landscape.
Connect with MB
https://www.kaosztheory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mb.gordy
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330708/
https://www.bigfishaudio.com/M-B-Gordy-Percussion-Pak
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 23 with Andrew Baldwin
Andrew Baldwin is a freelance percussionist, composer and educator in the Chicago area. Although being a classically trained percussionist, Andrew is just at home in the jazz and contemporary genres. Andrew is also active in the theatre and comedy world, participating in Chicago's Second City programs. We have an interesting conversation about how music and comedy intersect for Andrew, and what other skills are necessary for building a career in the Music industry.
Connect with Andrew
https://www.andrewbaldwinpercussion.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.j.baldwin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjohnbaldwin/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/baldaj12
We Die First Podcast
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/wediefirst
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-die-first/id1514943808
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oBWsL4FsSQwAeOZLIYaZg
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMDI2N2VhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 22 with Anthony Di Bartolo Anthony is a diverse New Jersey-based percussionist, composer, improviser and teacher. Learn more about his interest in improvisation, collaborations in contemporary music, development of experimental percussion and release of his new EP!
Listen to Whimsical by Nature on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/335KB5xDKk0awU2Mp9akst?si=bauQibtDRwe2VvzEEk3MxA
bandcamp: https://adpercussion.bandcamp.com/
Connect with Anthony
https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adpercussion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adpercussion/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adpercussion
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6eXWWN-HWt7RNFrgPrcIA
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 21 with Lineage Percussion
Wes, Lauren and Trevor are Lineage percussion, a young yet established and socially conscious percussion trio. The three talk about their life during COVID-19, virtual rehearsal strategies, and how their music, programming & performing connect with social advocacy.
This episode is sponsored by the Drum History podcast: https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/
Connect with Lineage Percussion
http://www.lineagepercussion.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LineagePercussion/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lineagepercussion/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRP2CnxoaWBdFhJdqOApFg
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 20 with Josh Quillen from So Percussion
Jamel and Tim talk with Josh about personal and professional life during the pandemic and the months following George Floyd's murder.
Subscribe and listen to Josh's podcast, Concert Honesty here: https://www.joshquillen.com/concert-honesty
Learn more about So Percussion's community projects here: https://sopercussion.com/service/
Learn more about carbon offsets with Native Energy here: https://native.eco/help-buildtm-carbon-offsets/
Connect with Josh
https://www.joshquillen.com/
https://sopercussion.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josh.quillen.3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaquillen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCICY4MxrdwhQKGOUavTwEwg/featured
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 19 with BSP Concert Artists, Matthew Lau & Abby Fisher, The Fisher/Lau Project.
Abby and Matt contributed a conversation about their duo and long distance online collaboration over the last few years. The two talk about programming works, the challenges of virtual rehearsing and the how they got started making music together.
View their Zoom video as part of our current Sound Solution Project here: https://youtu.be/N00Xl1N3cRI
Explore full SSP details: https://www.blackswamp.com/sound-solution-project
This episode is sponsored by The Percussion Pedagogy Podcast. The PPP was created to provide up-to-date pedagogical information for all experience levels. While the majority of the information is centered on percussion pedagogy specifically, because of the diverse roster of interviewees as well as the overall scope of topics and questions we present, this podcast is a perfect resource for those looking to improve themselves as educators and performers.
Find all Episodes https://www.tommydobbspercussion.com/podcast
Connect with The Fisher/Lau Project
http://www.abbyfisherpercussion.com/
http://www.matthewlaumusic.com/
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 18 with BSP Concert Artist, Gloria Yehilevsky.
Gloria chats about her life during COVID, interdisciplinary collaborations, her improvisation & education philosophies, tiktok and a BUNCH more in between!
This episode is sponsored by Pete's Percussion Podcast. Join host Pete Zambito for weekly extended conversations with a wide range of artists, educators, professionals, students and many others involved in the large and diverse world of percussion.
Find all Episodes and the Show Notes at http://www.petezambito.com/petes-percussion-podcast-the-episodes
Explore our latest Sound Solution Project: https://www.blackswamp.com/sound-solution-project
Connect with Gloria
https://gloriaymusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloriaymusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloriaymusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw09sHqVHdYu0GKBDSuuBCg?
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 17 with BSP Educator, Joe W Moore III
Joe talks about life during quarantine, his recent composition "Being Black" and diversity in percussion performance & education.
Connect with Joe
https://joewmooreiii.net/index.html
"Being Black"
https://joewmooreiii.net/store/p96/Being_Black.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbAJxv5fcDs&t=4s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.w.mooreiii
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joewmooreiii/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeWMooreIII
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JoeWMooreIIIPerc
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 16 with BSP Artist, Cory Hills!
Cory is a member of the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet, freelance percussionist, and presenter of Percussive Storytelling.
Connect with Cory
https://splatboombang.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cory.hills.982
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/percussive_storytelling
Twitter: https://twitter.com/splatboombang
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUeSTBu3HOtUDNkrmZjnbPw
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 15 with BSP Artist, Doug Perkins!
Doug is director of percussion at the University of Michigan, member of the Meehan/Perkins Duo, and active soloist, producer, conductor and musical collaborator.
2020 Percussion Ensemble Showcase: http://bit.ly/PercShowcase
Connect with Doug
http://www.dougperkins.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perkinsdf
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perkoperc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougperkins
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/dougperkins
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 14 with BSP Artist, Dan Smithiger!
Dan is the Instructor of Percussion, and Director of Basketball Bands at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and is coordinator of the annual BSP Percussion Ensemble Showcase.
- - - -
Connect with Kieth
www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/about-contact-us/smithiger.shtml
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.r.smithiger
- - - -
2020 Percussion Ensemble Showcase: http://bit.ly/PercShowcase
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
Episode 13: Tim and Jamel speak with Eric Sooy, the president and founder of Black Swamp Percussion about the origins of the company. This is part 2 of 2.
Orchestral Sessions: https://www.blackswamp.com/orchestral-sessions
2020 Percussion Ensemble Showcase: http://bit.ly/PercShowcase
25th Anniversary Gear: https://www.blackswamp.com/25th-product
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 12: Tim and Jamel speak with Eric Sooy, the president and founder of Black Swamp Percussion about the origins of the company. This is part 1 of 2.
Orchestral Sessions: https://www.blackswamp.com/orchestral-sessions
2020 Percussion Ensemble Showcase: http://bit.ly/PercShowcase
25th Anniversary Gear: https://www.blackswamp.com/25th-product
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 11 with BSP educator, Kieth Aleo!
Keith is currently the Director of Percussion at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, encompassing the Arts Camp, Percussion Institute, Adult band Camp and the Interlochen Arts Academy. He is also an Educational/Orchestral Consultant for the Avedis Zildjian Company.
Connect with Kieth
www.keithaleo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithaleo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.aleo
2020 Percussion Ensemble Showcase: http://bit.ly/PercShowcase
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 10, with BSP Concert Arist, Matthew Lau!
Tim and Matthew talk about Matthew's music career in Hong Kong, musical upbringing, education, and hair styles. Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Connect with Matthew
http://www.matthewlaumusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewlaumusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewlaumusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQlEDWNYqW6nLDyy8jK7wA
Arch Throwoff: bit.ly/ArchThrow
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Bonus Episode!
Tim is joined by Jamel for a quick PASIC 2019 recap with featured interviews from BSP artists, educators, and PASIC attendees!
If you missed our 25th Anniversary gear, take a look here: http://bit.ly/BSP25th
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 9, Tim talks to Tom Sharpe about his varied musical career, including his development as a solo artist and going on the road with Mannheim Steamroller!
Connect with Tom:
http://www.tomsharpe.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomsharpemusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tsharpe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tomsharpemusic
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 8, Tim talks with BSP Educator, Megan Arns!
Megan is the Assistant Percussion Professor at the University of Missouri and travels regularly around the US for teaching and performance events. We talk about her recent trip to Ghana, World Music studies at Mizzou, DCI, and her time spent overseas in Jordan.
Connect with Megan
http://www.meganarns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganarns/
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 7 features a conversation with Mike Truesdell! Mike is a BSP Artist, teaching percussion at Ithaca College. We learn about his musical family, time spent studying and performing overseas, and his interest in a certain reality dance show!
Connect with Mike: https://miketruesdell.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truedrum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truedrum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miketruesdell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/truedrum
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Bonus Episode!
We thought it would be fun to answer some frequently asked questions about BSP for a special bonus episode of the podcast. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for our very first Q&A podcast, and special thanks to Dan Smithiger for joining in on the conversation!
We'd love to do this again!
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 6: Tim chats with BSP Artist Endorser, Joseph Gramley!
Joseph is a Grammy-winning performer, founding member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble, performer in the duo, Organized Rhythm, and is the principal timpanist and percussionist with The Knights. Joseph now teaches at Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Connect with Joseph:
http://www.josephgramley.com/
Instagram: @josephgramley
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7Kfu38C0YuwIunYYJ_70Q
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Tim sits down with Adam Hopper (BSP Concert Artist) for a chat for Episode 5 of the Black Swamp Podcast! Adam is a percussionist, educator, entrepreneur and composer based in Southern Kentucky.
Cool fact: Adam wrote the intro music for our podcast! Buy the sheet music here: http://c-alanpublications.com/five-on-5/
Connect with Adam:
https://www.hopperpercussion.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopper_percussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hop_perc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-WS2DSTk89csX0Nfjqg
Get Social with Black Swamp:
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Tim has a conversation with Andrea Venet, BSP Educator. They chat about her transition from violin to percussion, activities with the Escape Ten duo, and giving herself permission to try new things!
Get 15% OFF BSP acceessories now through Aug. 31st 2019 during our #SoundSolutionProject!
http://bit.ly/BSPSoundSolution
Follow Andrea online:
https://www.andreavenet.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=8843571
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drglockenav/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjFATnvealBCNdPCiYWG9g
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/andreavenet
Get Social with Black Swamp:
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 3 features BSP Artist, Todd Meehan!
Todd currently is the Associate Professor of Percussion at the Baylor University School of Music, but also is the co-founder of the Meehan/ Perkins Duo with percussionist Doug Perkins, a founding member of So Percussion, and founder of the percussion company Liquidrum.
Follow Todd online:
https://liquidrum.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liquidrum/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquidrum/
Get Social with Black Swamp:
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Episode 2 features Josh Jones! Josh is a BSP Artist, the Principal Percussionist at Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. We chat about his social media presence, teaching philosophy, connection to buddhism and more!
Follow Josh online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshjonesdrums/
https://www.drummojo.com/
Get Social with Black Swamp:
BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Terry Longshore, BSP Educator, visits the BSP headquarters for the debut episode of the Black Swamp Podcast! We chat about Terry's career, composing, activities and other fun stuff!
Follow Terry online:
http://www.terrylongshore.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrylongshore/
Get Social with Black Swamp:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to the Black Swamp Podcast!
A podcast brought to you by the world class percussion manufacturer, Black Swamp Percussion. Monthly episodes will find us chatting with Black Swamp Percussion Artists, Educators and industry friends. We'll also feature conversations among ourselves, giving listeners a insight into Black Swamp Percussion history, products and manufacturing.
https://www.blackswamp.com/bsp-podcast
Get Social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackswamp