Evelyn
Glennie - 
Mallet
Keyboard Specialist
Pierre
Schaeffer -Inventor of: Musique Concrete
Edgard Varese -
"I long for instruments obedient to my thought and whim, with their
contribution of a whole new world of unsuspected sounds which will lend
themselves to the exigencies of my inner rhythm"
Ferruccio Busoni -Prophet of modern electronic music
Ruth Underwood - Mallet Player
for Frank Zappa
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Examples
of drumming in the 80's. History of percussion
student, band teacher, musical performer, producer: Vince Schaefer.
Drummer pictures, real audio music files and MP3s are offered along with
examples of early career in professional drumming and music.
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These are a few pages to
demonstrate the natural progression from rudimental snare drummer to
electronic drum soloist. This unique history, has led to actually drumming
music live using a midi percussion controller. For more information on electronic drumming:
www.vindrums.com |
 In
1980 we used the Syn Drum, for special effects and sustaining tom
sounds; or the Linn Drum Machine, to compose music, or to trigger
acoustic drums.
Today we can play perfect representations of any instrument, in
live performance! This rack wizard watches the: Vindrums
Electronic Drum Rack
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Drum
Corps 1979 Royal Crusaders, innovative corps, playing matched grip
and used harnesses instead of slings |
A
Midlife Recital, first solo of its kind, on triggered acoustic
drum set. Recorded from a single class at the Art Institute of
Pittsburgh |
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Rock
Band with free real audio clips, The RX Band |
Marching
bands, and Drum Lines; California '90s' |
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High
Energy Dance Band touring Florida and the Keys; Georgia, Arkansas
Etc.. Many originals and dance hits, including 30 Prince
tunes. Energy Rush! |
Marching
bands, and Drum Lines; Carrick '80s' one of the first 'pits'
utilizing: Tympani, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, percussion
and concert instrumentation. |
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Management
of visual ensemble Odious Dyne Winter Color Guard |
Sequenced
music and Arranging |
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Download
Free Real Audio Samples |
Steel
City Ambassadors Drum Corps |
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Slate
and Pearl, first full time top 40 job for drummer |
Pink
Poodle Jazz Cafe, first professional drumming experience |
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DanceKats,
big money in a local band! |
Neon
Kraze, a modern 80's sequenced band and full show |
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