In episode 25, Remi and Kevin discuss the ins and outs of getting your percussionist section organized and ready for state band contest. These tips can apply to all grade levels and can help you in getting your percussionists fully prepared. We chat about part assignments, sight-reading, organizing the set ups, and more. Enjoy!

*This episode was recorded in March of 2024. We decided to wait to publish it until the timing was better so that these tips could actually be implemented right after listening.*

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In episode 24, Kevin interviews Remi this time! Remi talks about his favorite rudiments, his percussion related career goals, and some of his influential teachers he has had. Kevin adds in his 5 fun/random questions at the end. Enjoy the interview!

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In episode 23, Remi interviews Kevin about his history of being a percussionist/drummer to get to know a little bit more about him. Some topics include earliest memory of playing, considering a different career path, and most/least favorite percussion concepts to teach. Remi adds in his own 5 fun/random questions at the end! We hope you enjoy the conversation! Can you guess what the next episode will be?!?

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In episode 22, Remi and Kevin continue their discussion from the last episode on choosing high school percussion solos. They did deeper into some 4-mallet literature and also chat about a few timpani options as well that would be great choices for your students. Enjoy the conversation!

Link to Adam Bruce's website mentioned in this episode:

https://www.abrucemusic.com/

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In episode 21, Remi & Kevin talk about what goes into choosing high school solos. Solos are an important part of percussionists' development, and there are several recommendations in this conversation. Part 2 coming soon.

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In episode 20, Remi and Kevin discuss middle school percussion solos. We chat about choosing solos, which instruments we have kids play solos on in certain grade levels, and give some good recommendations on solos and solo books to have your students play from. Enjoy the conversation! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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In episode 19, Kevin interviews Jack Milzarek. Jack is a performer, percussion educator, and was a student of Kevin's for a short period of time. Jack is currently the percussion Director at Mount Vernon high school in Missouri, and is the adjunct percussion professor at Missouri Southern State University. He is also the recent winner of the Four State Symphonic Winds Concerto Competition. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

Sharpened Stick (Blue Man Group) video mentioned in the episode:

https://youtu.be/lDJznYZs34g?si=hkAofiIe8g0RVvVk

Jack’s Recital Video:

https://youtu.be/yDSrV3iFt2E?si=eGto8uCKc3NxHu6v

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In episode 18, Remi and Kevin talk about how to move on after marching band season has wrapped up. Whether it brings you joy or sorrow, how you transition is important for your students' experience and success. Enjoy the conversation!

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