James Corcoran, Lewis Nash, James Campbell, David Ratliff

Lewis Nash - Drumset Masterclass

"Rhythm Is My Business" is the title of his debut recording as a leader, and rhythm is a booming business as far as Lewis Nash is concerned. He is the drummer of choice for an incredible array of artists - from the masters of the music to the hottest young players of today - and is equally in demand as a clinician and educator.

Currently, while he continues to perform and record with a wide variety of artists, Nash leads several of his own exciting groups, from duo to septet. Outside of his many touring and recording accomplishments, thanks to the sponsorship of Sonor drums, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads and Regal Tip drumsticks, Lewis has become a sought after jazz educator. His lectures, clinics and workshops are as much in demand as his bandstand and studio work. Lewis Nash: Rhythm is indeed his business!

Visit www.lewisnash.com

Dick Sisto - Vibraphone Artist

Scott Herring - Marimba Artist and All-Collegiate Director

Scott Herring currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Percussion at the University of South Carolina. At USC, Dr. Herring directs the Percussion Ensemble and the Palmetto Pans Steel Band. Previously he served as Assistant Professor of Percussion and Assistant Director of Bands at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from East Carolina University and a Masters degree and Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern University. While residing in Chicago, Herring performed with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago under the batons of Daniel Barenboim, John Adams and Pierre Boulez.  He has presented clinics and concerts in North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Michigan and Texas as well as a clinic at the 2002 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Herring is an endorser of Dynasty Percussion Instruments, Innovative Percussion mallets and sticks, and Grover Pro Percussion products.  He performs exclusively on the Dynasty Mark Ford signature 5.0 octave marimba with mallets by Innovative Percussion.

 Dr. Herring, in collaboration with Susan Powell and Joseph Krygier, also performs with the Shiraz Percussion Trio. The group is dedicated to performing contemporary works for percussion ensemble as well as music created by members of the group. The Shiraz Trio has performed at numerous universities, music festivals, and Percussive Arts Society Days of Percussion throughout the U.S. 

Dr. Herring also performs with USC Saxophone professor, Cliffod Leaman, as the RoseWind Duo. They have given numerous performances and clinics at Universities across the country, including appearances at Northwestern University, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Southern Mississippi. They have been invited to perform at many professional conferences, including the 2007 NASA Region 7 Conference in Greensboro, NC, the 2007 South Carolina Music Teachers Association State Conference, the 2007 International Navy Band Saxophone Symposium and the 2008 Biennial Conference of the North American Saxophone Alliance.  Their debut CD, Release, on Equilibrium Records was released in November 2008.

Nick Angelis and the University of Cincinnati Drumline - Marching Clinic

Nick has taught and or written, for numerous marching bands and drum corps all around the country including: Blue Knights, Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, Spartans of N.H., Troopers (Caption Head/Arranger 2005), Spirit of J.S.U. (Co-Caption Head and Co-Arranger 2004-05), University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 3 Time BOA Finalist and AAA National Champion, Kennesaw Mountain H.S. (Percussion Arranger), BOA 2004 Atlanta Regional Finalist Harrison H.S., and BOA 2005 National Semi-Finalist, Bellbrook H.S.

He is currently The Assistant Band Director for The University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands under the direction of Dr. Terren Frenz, and the Caption Head and Percussion Arranger for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps.

Visit his web page at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/angelis.html

Brian Mason - FUNdamentals
(Timpani)

Timpani Fundamentals Clinic Handout

Currently, Brian is a member of the percussion faculty at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY, and is the director of the award-winning Marching Percussion Ensemble. At MSU, Mr. Mason is a member of the Faculty Jazz Ensemble, the Faculty Chamber Ensemble, and performs regularly with the Faculty Brass Quintet. Off-campus, he is a member of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, and appears as a guest artist with many high school percussion ensembles across the country, in addition to performing with Dr. Steven Snyder in their jazz vibraphone/piano duo.

Brian received his M.M. at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is pursuing his D.M.A. at the University of Kentucky, where he received his B.M. He is a member of the Vic Firth Education Committee, the Percussive Arts Society Health and Wellness Committee, and the Percussive Arts Society Marching Percussion Committee. He has published articles in Percussive Notes, has been interviewed in Modern Drummer and Band and Orchestra Magazine, and was a contributing editor for Stick It magazine. Brian co-authored the 2000 Modern Drummer Readers Poll's "No. 1 Drum Set Method Book," The Commandments of R&B Drumming (Warner Brothers), and his original works are published through Row-Loff Productions and Tap Space Publications. Brian proudly endorses Vic Firth sticks and mallets, makers of his signature line of mallets and drumsticks, as well as Zildjian cymbals, Evans drumheads, and Pearl Drums and Adams Musical Instruments.   Read all of Brian's bio at http://www.moreheadstate.edu/music/bios/index.aspx?id=2422.

 Brad Meyer - FUNdamentals
(Keyboard)

 Ben Stiers - FUNdamentals
(Tambourine)

Tambourine Combination Etude - Clinic Excerpts - Tambourine FUNdamentals

Ben Stiers is currently a Teaching Assistant at the University of Kentucky, where he is pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts.  Prior to his studies at UK, Ben earned his Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University.  His professional performing experience includes extensive freelance work in the Las Vegas area, as well as appearances with the Peoria (IL) Symphony Orchestra, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and the Lexington Philharmonic.  As an educator, Ben has been on the staff of both the concert and marching percussion tracks for the Music for All Summer Symposium, and has been a writer, arranger, and instructor for several high school marching programs in Illinois and Nevada.  His primary teachers have included James Campbell, Dean Gronemeier, Tim Jones, David Collier, and Tom Marko.

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