Pearl Drums - Concert News

2/25/20102010 Duff Timpani Masterclass dates and application information announced. Duff Timpani Masterclass
June 7 -11, 2010

Hosted by Dr. James Snell
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
Sponsored by Pearl & Adams

Cloyd Duff was recognized as one of the finest timpanists of the 20th century, known the world over for his beautiful, singing sound and his flawless musicianship. Since 1982 the Duff Timpani Masterclass has attracted timpanists from across the country and around the world. Students and teachers, amateurs and professionals alike, attend this annual event to learn about the Duff school of playing: a unique approach to the timpani encompassing every aspect of the instrument, from the fundamentals of technique to the most advanced orchestral repertoire. Under the directorship of Cloyd Duff's longtime assistant Jim Atwood, the Duff Timpani Masterclass has been expanded to include sessions on instrument maintenance, stick making, calf head tucking, changing and clearing heads, and a mock audition program. Joining Jim once again this summer is the renowned performer and teacher, Tom Freer of the Cleveland Orchestra. Space is limited to 25 full participants; once those spaces have been filled, additional applicants will be registered as auditors for a reduced fee.

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Ed Stephan Dallas Symphony Timpanist 2/17/2010Congratulations to Pearl/Adams Concert Performing Artist Ed Stephan for winning the Principal Timpanist position for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in recent auditions.

Limited Edition 15x8 Philharmonic African Mahogany Snare
PHH1580140 #140 Gloss Mahogany

Pearl proudly announces the release of the Limited Edition Philharmonic PHH1580 African Mahogany concert snare drum that adds a Classic American sound to the Philharmonic line up. The 15x8 shell size and unique synthetic gut snares recall a true “concert march” sound that John Phillip Sousa himself would recognize while still providing complete tonal control from the SR500 Triad Strainer system. Wood hoops, Slim-line Chrome lugs, and a High gloss finish make this Limited production model a beautiful collector’s drum with instant tonal appeal for players and music directors alike.
•15x8 4-Ply African mahogany shell with full round bearing edges.
•4-ply African Mahogany reinforcement rings
•6Ply African Mahogany counterhoops
•8 Slim-line chrome tube lugs with insulated low profile chrome claws.
•SR500 Triad Strainer with 2 Synthetic Gut and 1 Heavy Coated cable assemblies
•Renaissance Diplomat batter and Renaissance snare side heads by Remo
•Limited production quantity

So Percussion Strikes a New Chord with Reich's 'Mallet Quartet'

1/12/2010SO Percussion performs US Debut of new Steve Reich "Mallet Quartet"

Drums are the New Violins

12/28/2009So Percussion and NEXUS are discussed alongside other percussion chamber music pioneers in an article by Allan Kozinn in the New York Times about the rise and importance of percussionists in contemporary music.

Steve Moretti & The Swear Are Nominated

12/17/2009The Atlanta based band are set to add more awards to their collection.