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2004 EVENTS
January 2004
On Friday, January 9th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 8:00pm at Rush’s Book Swappe and Coffee located at 312 No. Callow Avenue • Bremerton, WA • 360.377.0787. Thanks to all our local EIN fans that attended the show. Thanks to Dana Rush for having us!!
On Friday and Saturday January 16th & 17th I attended the NAMM Show in Anaheim California. What a great event! I checked out the latest Yamaha drums and Sabian cymbals. The new Yamaha drums are happening and so are the new Paragon cymbals designed by Neil Peart and Sabian.
I saw the Dave Weckl Band, Living Color, Joey Heredia and Friends, Gary Novac and met and talked with some great drummers: Virgil Donati, Jim Chapin, Will Calhoun, Gregg Bissonette, Dave Weckl, Chuck Silverman, Dom Famularo and many others. Thanks to all my sponsors for their continuing support: Vic Firth, Sabian, Yamaha and Remo.
On Saturday, January 24th I conducted a Drumset Master Class for my private students at Olympic College in Bremerton. The class covered Drumming in Style and How to Practice. Thanks to those who attended.
February 2004
On Tuesday, February 3rd I conducted an ESP Clinic at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington. This was a Yamaha, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo and Ted Brown Music sponsored event.
On Tuesday, February 17th I conducted a percussion clinic at Bremerton High School, assisted with the percussion ensemble and recorded with the school jazz band. This was a Yamaha, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo and Ted Brown Music sponsored event. Thanks to Craig White for having me out!
On Saturday, February 28th, Ecstasy In numbers performed at Ted Brown Music for Garey's 2004 Private Student Drumset Recital. Ted Brown Music is located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma Washington. We played three selections at the completion of the recital. Thanks to the students who performed and to the families came to the recital to show your support!
March 2004
After a six month wait I finally received my new Yamaha drums! They are a beautiful sounding and
incredible looking set of Beech wood drums. They are the Yamaha Absolute Custom Nouveau Series drums.
They are custom made by hand in the Yamaha factory in Japan. The smaller drums feature a thin shell while the toms, snare and bass drums have a slightly thicker shells.
Beech wood has a sound that is a combination of Maple and Birch wood. They are instantly my favorite new sound! The color is Sea Blue Fade. I hope you can hear them at an EIN or Quorum performance.
I use a different set-up for each group. Thanks to Yamaha for the great drums. I have some upcoming Yamaha drumset clinics so stay tuned.
Friday, March 5th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at Grant's Pub from 8:00-11:00PM located at 32 N. Front Street in Yakima, WA. Admission price, $8.00 per person. Thanks to all who came out to hear us perform! It was my debut performance with my new Yamaha Beech Custom Absolute Nouveau drums. They sound fantastic!! A special thanks to Dave Haaga for your assistance with my new drums!
On Saturday, March 6th I will be conducted a Master Class at Avalon Music from 2:00-3:30 located at 532 N. Wenatchee Ave. in Wenatchee, Washington. This group lesson class was on hand technique and Rudiments. The class was called: Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming. I covered the following: Grips, Stroke Development (Arms, Wrists, Fingers; Front Hand, Middle Hand and Back Hand Fulcrums), Rudiments, Finger Control Strokes, Moeller strokes, Open-Closed Strokes, Dynamic Control, Rudimental & Orchestral Techniques.
Thanks to Avalon Music for having me do this class!
On Saturday, March 6th Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 8:00-10:30 at the Wayward Moose Bistro located at 900 Front Street, Suite C
in Leavenworth, Washington. We had a great performance! Thanks to Liz Peterson for having us perform!!
On Saturday, March 13th I had my debut performance with my new modern jazz quartet, Quorum at 8:00pm at Rush’s Book Swappe and Coffee located at 312 No. Callow Avenue • Bremerton, WA • 360.377.0787. Admission: $8.00. All Ages! The members are: David Johnson - Tenor, Soprano saxes, EWI and Didgeridoo, Frank Seeberger - Guitars, Rick White - Basses and Garey Williams - Drums. Stay tuned for more info about this great new band!
On Tuesday, March 16th I conducted a percussion clinic at the Ted Brown Music Invitational 3rd Annual Concert Band Festival. The clinic was at 4:00pm and held at Saint Martin's College in Lacey Washington. This was a Ted Brown Music, Sabian, Vic Firth, Yamaha and Remo sponsored event. Thanks to Sam BLumenthal and District Manager for Yamaha, Larry Chamberlain for your support!!
On Tuesday, March 16th I performed with my new modern jazz quartet, Quorum at the Ted Brown Music Invitational 3rd Annual Concert Band Festival held at Saint Martin's College in Lacey Washington. Thanks to Sam Blumenthal and all those at Ted Brown for having us play!
On Thursday, March 25th I conducted a Master Class on Brushes from 7:00-8:30PM at Ted Brown Music located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. The class was called, Brushing Up: Sweeping, Stirring and Tapping with Brushes.
I covered numerous Brush strokes: Ballad, slow, medium and up-tempo Swing, Trills, Rolls, Nudges, Latin Rhythms, Back Beat Rhythms, Tricks, Special effects and Soloing with Brushes. My principle Brush teacher was Jeff Hamilton. He is considered by many to be one of the finest Brush players in the world.
On Sunday, March 28th I performed with The Jazz Ambassadors (Dave Carson-Winds, Josh Mason-keyboards) at the Magnolia Cafe from 7:00-9:00 located at 18830 Front St. in Poulsbo, WA. Phone: 360-697-1447. This was a great gig playing jazz standards and some originals.
April 2004
On Friday, April 2nd, Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 9:00pm at Rush’s Book Swappe and Coffee located at 312 No. Callow Avenue, Bremerton, WA. Admission: $8.00. Thanks to Dana Rush for having us!! 360.377.0787.
On Friday, April 9th, I conducted a clinic with my progressive jazz quartet, Quorum at Olympic College in Bremerton in Bremerton, WA. This clinic was sponsored by: Ted Brown Music, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Yamaha drums and Remo drumheads. Thanks to all my sponsors!!
On Friday, April 9th, I performed at 7:30pm with my new progressive jazz quartet, Quorum at the Olympic College Performance Hall. We had a great turnout and the performance went well. Thanks everyone!
On Saturday, April 17th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 8:00PM at Bishop's Cafe located at 17618 Vashon Hwy SW on Vashon Island Washington. Bishop's Cafe is a great place to play!! Good sounding room, nice folks, good food!! Thanks to Alex for all your support! Bishop's Cafe: 206-463-5959.
On Friday, April 30th I performed with my new modern jazz quartet, Quorum at 8:00pm at Rush’s Book Swappe and Coffee located at 312 No. Callow Avenue • Bremerton, WA • 360.377.0787. Admission: $8.00. All Ages! The members are: David Johnson - Tenor, Soprano saxes, EWI and Didgeridoo, Frank Seeberger - Guitars, Rick White - Basses and Garey Williams - Drums.
May 2004
On Friday, May 7th I conducted a Master Class at Ted Brown Music from 4:00-5:30 located at 2612 West Nob Hill Blvd., Suite B in Yakima, WA. This group lesson class was on hand technique and Rudiments. The class was called: Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming.
I covered the following: Grips, Stroke Development (Arms, Wrists, Fingers; Front Hand, Middle Hand and Back Hand Fulcrums), Rudiments, Finger Control Strokes, Moeller strokes, Open-Closed Strokes, Dynamic Control, Rudimental & Orchestral Techniques.
Thanks to Mark Fullerton and Ted Brown Music for having me give the class!
On Friday, May 7th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at Grant's Pub from 8:00-11:00PM located at 32 N. Front Street in Yakima, WA. Admission price, $8.00 per person. 509-575-2922. Thanks to all our fans who came out to see us!
On Saturday, May 8th I conducted two Master Classes at Ted Brown Music located at 2600 N. Columbia Blvd., #102 in Richland, Washington.
The first class was held from 1:00-2:30PM and was called: Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming.
The other class was held from 3:00-4:30 and was called Drumming In Style. In this class will be covering a variety of style of drumming: Rock, Funk, R&B, Fusion, Latin(Brazilian and Afro-Cuban), and Jazz styles. The tuition for each class is $15.00 for advanced registration and $20.00 at the door.
Thanks to Bill Burke and Ted Brown Music for having me give the class!
On Thursday, May 13th I conducted a Master Class on Chart Reading from 7:00-8:30PM at Ted Brown Music located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. The class was called Big Band Drumming. Students learned about chart reading and interpretation as it pertains to Jazz, Latin and Rock styles. Students received hands-on instruction with discussion and demonstrations on how to read and play section and ensemble figures in drum charts. There will also be discussion on choice of drums & cymbals, sticks & brushes, tuning, and much more.
My principle Big Band teachers were John Moawad from Central Washington University and Jeff Hamilton. Jeff Hamilton is considered by many to be one of the finest Big Band drummers in the world. Thanks to Ted Brown Music for having me give the class.
On Tuesday, May 18th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 9:30PM at ToST located at 523 N. 36th Street, Space E in Seattle, WA. Admission price, $5.00. 206.547.0240. We had a great gig!! Thanks to all our Seattle fans for coming out to hear us.
On Friday, May 28th I performed with my progressive jazz quartet, Quorum at the Tacoma Jazz Festival from 7:00-10:00pm at Jillians located at 1114 Broadway Plaza in Tacoma, WA. For more information call: 253-572-0300.
"Quorum, featuring Rick White on electric bass, Frank Seeberger on guitar, David Johnson on winds, and Garey Williams on drums, is a progressive quartet of improvisers who draw on an improbably broad range of influences. Though informed by all of the "usual suspects" from the Bop and Post-Bop eras, the musicians of Quorum are nevertheless products of their own time and experiences.
Collectively they have deep roots in R&B, Soul, Rock and Roll, Funk, Fusion and Pop, as well as Jazz. Their musical thinking has also been indelibly stamped by Classical training, a fascination with the fringes of the European Art Tradition, and an admiration for various non-western musical cultures. These broad and varied interests coalesce into an eclectic and captivating listening experience.
Quorum's probing improvisations are based largely on the original compositions of bassist Rick White and guitarist Frank Seeberger. The occasional quirkily arranged standard rounds out their repertoire. A Quorum performance features searing straight-ahead swing excursions; odd metered cerebral funk; baion, salsa and Afro-Cuban meditations; bossa and reggae elements and more.
Their dynamic and emotional range runs the gamut from thundering, visceral polyrhythmic grooves to delicate, ethereal musings that seem to float. Above all, these musicians share a highly synergetic dialogue on stage and off. "We are a very collaborative group," says Frank, "and that comes through in the way we all communicate verbally and especially musically."" The gig went great!! We are recording at the end of June.
On Saturday, May 29th, Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 7:30 at the Tacoma Jazz Festival. The festival performance was held at the First Baptist Church, 902 Market St, Tacoma WA 98402. Thanks to Rich Weitzel for inviting us to play! Next year we have been asked back. Tacoma Jazz Festival website.
June 2004
On Friday, June 11 Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 8:00-10:30 at the Wayward Moose Bistro located at 900 Front Street, Suite C
in Leavenworth, Washington. Admission: $10.00. Call 509-548-7555 for reservations and info. All Ages! Thanks to Liz Peterson for inviting us to perform.
On Saturday, June 12 Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 8:00-10:30 at the Wayward Moose Bistro located at 900 Front Street, Suite C
in Leavenworth, Washington. Admission: $10.00. Call 509-548-7555 for reservations and info. All Ages! We had a great performance for the second night in a row. Mike and Rick wrote a new tune called Manastash. It mixes Blue Grass with Funk. We premiered it and it went great. Thanks to Liz Peterson for inviting us to perform.
July 2004
On Thursday, July 15th I conducted a Master Class at Ted Brown Music from 7:00-8:30 located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd., in Tacoma, WA. The class was called: Drumming In Style. In this class I discussed and demonstrate grooves and soloing in a variety of styles of music such as: Rock, Pop, Funk, Fusion, R & B, Latin (Brazilian and Afro-Cuban,) and Jazz styles.
Students had the opportunity to select a style of music they wanted me to demonstrate. This class was sponsored by Ted Brown Music, Sabian, Yamaha, Vic Firth and Remo.
On Friday, July 16th I conducted a Master Class at Ted Brown Music from 4:00-5:30 located at 2612 West Nob Hill Blvd., Suite B in Yakima, WA. The class was called: Drumming In Style. In this class I discussed and demonstrated grooves and soloing in a variety of styles of music such as: Rock, Pop, Funk, Fusion, R & B, Latin (Brazilian and Afro-Cuban,) and Jazz styles.
Students had the opportunity to select a style of music they wanted me to demonstrate. This class was sponsored by Ted Brown Music, Sabian, Yamaha, Vic Firth and Remo.
On Saturday, July 17th I taught private lessons at Ted Brown Music from 10:00AM-6:00PM located at 2612 West Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA. Thanks to Ted Brown Music for having me. 509-248-6015.
On Saturday, July 31st Ecstasy In Numbers performed at the Jazz in the Valley festival 9:30PM-12:30AM at The Palace Cafe in Ellensburg, WA. Our very special guest was again Bruce Babad on Saxophones. Here a few comments from last years attendees at the festival:
"Raw energy was available at the Valley Cafe in the form of Ecstasy in Numbers. This four-piece group with guest artist saxophonist Bruce Babad kept the crowd clapping in the cozy venue, including one group of Ellensburg High School music students." "This band is one of the best I ever heard. It is amazing," said Ellensburg High School junior Derek Davault.
"I saw them last year and decided to spend the entire night here this year."
"Jean Cicognani, a Swiss man who retired in Cle Elum, praised Ecstasy in Numbers as his favorite performer of the weekend." Daily Record
Contact http://www.jazzinthevalley.com for tickets. Thanks to Bruce babad Babad playing with us!!
August 2004
On Sunday, August 1st I performed from 2:30-4:30 with the Jazz in the Valley All Star Big Band under the direction of John Moawad. This was a great big band and it was great to have John fronting the band. Thanks for asking me to play again this!!
On Tuesday, August 17th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 9:30PM at ToST located at 523 N. 36th Street, Space E in Seattle, WA. Admission price, $5.00. 206.547.0240.
On Saturday, August 21st, Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 2:30-3:30 and from 4:00-5:00 at the Arts By The Bay Festival in Poulsbo, WA. This was held outdoors at the Waterfront Park in Poulsbo, WA.
On Sunday, August 22nd, Quorum performed from 10:00-11:00AM and from 11:30AM-12:30PM at the Arts By The Bay Festival in Poulsbo, WA. This was held outdoors at the Waterfront Park in Poulsbo, WA.
On Wednesday, August 25th, Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 8:30 at Panamonica's located at 1117 Tacoma Ave S. in Tacoma, WA.
September 2004
On Friday, September 10th, Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 9:00PM at Bishop's Cafe located at 17618 Vashon Hwy SW on Vashon Island Washington. For more info call Bishop's Cafe at: 206-463-5959.
On Friday, September 17th Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 9:00pm-12:00am at Uncle Uli's located at 902 Front Street in Leavenworth, Washington. Admission: $4.00. All ages! Call 509-548-7262 for info.
On Saturday, September 18th Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 9:00pm-12:00am at Uncle Uli's located at 902 Front Street in Leavenworth, Washington. Admission: $4.00. All ages! Call 509-548-7262 for info.
On Wednesday, September 22nd, Quorum performed at 8:30 at Panamonica's located at 1117 Tacoma Ave S. in Tacoma, WA.
October 2004
On Friday, October 1st I will be conducting ESP (Educational Seminars in Percussion) Clinics at Central Kitsap public schools in Silverdale, WA. These clinics are sponsored by: Ted Brown Music, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks & mallets, Yamaha drums and Remo drumheads.
On Saturday, October 2nd, Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 9:00-11:00 at the Lighthouse Cafe & Wine Bar located at 3388 N.W. Bryon St., Suite 100 in Silverdale, Washington. The number for info is: 360-698-9463.
On Friday, October 8th I gave a Percussion Methods Refresher Class for band directors from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Ted Brown Music located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. This class was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Thanks to Ted Brown Music for sponsoring this event.
On Friday, October 15th, Ecstasy In Numbers performed from 8:30-11:30 at the Warehouse Pub located at 5110 Tieton Dr. in Yakima, Washington. Call: 509-972-2075 for info. Thanks to the Warehouse Pub for having us!!
On Saturday, October 16th, Ecstasy In Numbers performed two concerts at the Emerald Station located at 29 North Columbia St. in Wenatchee, WA. The first concert was from 7-8:30 for all ages and the second concert is from 9:30-11 for 21 and older. Admission: $6.00 per person. For more info call 509.663.7300. Thanks to the Emerald Station for having us!! A special thanks to Lance Leming for helping us with the performance!
On Sunday, October 17th I performed with the Central Washington University Alumni Big Band at 4:00pm at the new CWU Music Education Facility located on 14th street kitty corner to Nicholson Pavilion. For more information contact the CWU Music Department at: 509-963-1216. Thanks to Chris Bruya for inviting me to play.
On Saturday, October 23rd I conducted a Master Class from 2:00-3:30 at Donn Bennett Drum Studio located at 13212 NE 16th St. #7, Bellevue, WA. Admission: $15.00 advanced registration, $20.00 at the door. For more information contact Donn Bennett Studios at (425) 747-6145. Thanks to Donn for having me give the class!
On Tuesday, October 26th Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 9:30PM at ToST located at 523 N. 36th Street, Space E in Seattle, WA. Admission price, $5.00. 206.547.0240.
November 2004
On Wednesday, November 3rd I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 7:30-9:00pm located at 10408 Silverdale Way NW, Suite 107 in Silverdale, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Admission was free! For more info call: 360-698-4030. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Thursday, November 4th I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 7:00-8:30pm located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Admission was free! For more info contact Ted Brown Music at 800-562-8938. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Friday, November 5th I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 6:00-7:30pm located at 2612-B, West Nob Hill Blvd. in Yakima, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Admission was free! For more info contact Ted Brown Music at 508-248-6015. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Saturday, November 6th I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 5:30-7:00pm located at 2600 N. Columbia Blvd., #102 in Richland, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. For more information contact Ted Brown Music at 509-783-3481. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Friday, November 19th, Ecstasy In Numbers performed at 9:30pm at Panamonica's located at 1117 Tacoma Ave S. in Tacoma, WA. Admission: $5.00. For more information call: 253.468.4055. Thanks to Krissy and Rob for having us play!!
2004 Drumset & Percussion Clinics
January 2004 Clinics
On Saturday, January 24th I conducted a Drumset Master Class for my private students at Olympic College in Bremerton. The class covered Drumming in Style and How to Practice. Thanks to those who attended.
February 2004 Clinics
On Tuesday, February 3rd I conducted an ESP Clinic at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington. This was a Yamaha, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo and Ted Brown Music sponsored event.
On Tuesday, February 17th I conducted a percussion clinic at Bremerton High School, assisted with the percussion ensemble and recorded with the school jazz band. This was a Yamaha, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo and Ted Brown Music sponsored event. Thanks to Craig White for having me out!
March 2004 Clinics
On Saturday, March 6th I conducted a Master Class (No you don't have to be a master!) at Avalon Music from 2:00-3:30 located at 532 N. Wenatchee Ave. in Wenatchee, Washington. This group lesson class was on hand technique and Rudiments. The class is called: Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming. I will cover the following: Grips (Matched and Traditional), Stroke Development (Arms, Wrists, Fingers; Front Hand, Middle Hand and Back Hand Fulcrums), Rudiments, Finger Control Strokes, Moeller strokes, Open-Closed Strokes, Dynamic Control, Rudimental & Orchestral Techniques.
If you are interested in developing technique, speed, control, endurance and power then this class is for you.
To register call Avalon Music at: 509-663-7300
"It's great to experience your great talent. Your technique is terrific..you're extraordinary..really, really absolutely terrific...you're playing is sensational"
Jim Chapin
"Garey Williams displays a beautiful touch and emotion in his drumming. He performs with a strong technique and a keen sense of what to play in a studio situation to achieve the correct balance within a jazz/rock trio setting. His drums sound fat, wet, and well recorded.
His cymbal work is very expressive...possesses noteworthy chops..."
Modern Drummer
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"Williams sounds like a combination of Vinnie Colaiuta and Peter Erskine through his careful attention to the orchestration of each section of the tune. His relaxed, flowing style suits the music, yet he is always pushing the other players to new heights.
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Percussive Notes
"I've just listened to your CD [The Search] and you sound great in the trio, congrats.
John Riley
On Tuesday, March 16th I conducted a percussion clinic at the Ted Brown Music Invitational 3rd Annual Concert Band Festival. The clinic was at 4:00pm and held at Saint Martin's College in Lacey Washington. This was a Ted Brown Music, Sabian, Vic Firth, Yamaha and Remo sponsored event. Thanks to Sam BLumenthal and District Manager for Yamaha, Larry Chamberlain for your support!!
On Thursday, March 25th I conduct a Master Class on Brushes from 7:00-8:30PM at Ted Brown Music located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. The class was called, Brushing Up: Sweeping, Stirring and Tapping with Brushes.
I covered numerous Brush strokes: Ballad, slow, medium and up-tempo Swing, Trills, Rolls, Nudges, Latin Rhythms, Back Beat Rhythms, Tricks, Special effects and Soloing with Brushes. My principle Brush teacher was Jeff Hamilton. He is considered by many to be one of the finest Brush players in the world.
April 2004 Clinics
On Friday, April 9th, I performed at 7:30pm with my new progressive jazz quartet, Quorum at the Olympic College Performance Hall. We had a great turnout and the performance went well. Thanks everyone!
May 2004 Clinics
On Friday, May 7th I conducted a Master Class at Ted Brown Music from 4:00-5:30 located at 2612 West Nob Hill Blvd., Suite B in Yakima, WA. This group lesson class was on hand technique and Rudiments. The class was called: Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming.
I covered the following: Grips, Stroke Development (Arms, Wrists, Fingers; Front Hand, Middle Hand and Back Hand Fulcrums), Rudiments, Finger Control Strokes, Moeller strokes, Open-Closed Strokes, Dynamic Control, Rudimental & Orchestral Techniques.
Admission: $15.00 for advanced registration and $20.00 at the door. Ted Brown Music 509-248-6015.
On Saturday, May 8th I conducted two Master Classes at Ted Brown Music located at 2600 N. Columbia Blvd., #102 in Richland, Washington.
The first class was held from 1:00-2:30PM and was called: Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming. The other class was be held from 3:00-4:30 and was called Drumming In Style. In this class I be covered a variety of styles of drumming: Rock, Funk, R&B, Fusion, Latin(Brazilian and Afro-Cuban), and Jazz styles. The tuition for each class was $15.00 for advanced registration and $20.00 at the door.
Ted Brown Music: 509-783-3481.
On Thursday, May 13th I conducted a Master Class on Chart Reading from 7:00-8:30PM at Ted Brown Music located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. The class was called Big Band Drumming. Students learned about chart reading and interpretation as it pertains to Jazz, Latin and Rock styles.
Student received hands-on instruction with discussion and demonstrations on how to read and play section and ensemble figures in drum charts. There was also discussion on choice of drums & cymbals, sticks & brushes, tuning, and much more. My principle Big Band teachers were John Moawad from Central Washington University and Jeff Hamilton.
Jeff Hamilton is considered by many to be one of the finest Big Band drummers in the world. Admission: $15.00 advanced registration and $20.00 at the door. 800-562-8938
July 2004 Clinics
On Thursday, July 15th I conducted a Master Class at Ted Brown Music from 7:00-8:30 located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd., in Tacoma, WA. The class was called: Drumming In Style. In this class I discussed and demonstrate grooves and soloing in a variety of styles of music such as: Rock, Pop, Funk, Fusion, R & B, Latin (Brazilian and Afro-Cuban,) and Jazz styles.
Students will have an opportunity to select a style of music they want me to demonstrate. 800-562-8938. Admission: $15.00 advanced registration and $20.00 at the door. This class was sponsored by Ted Brown Music, Sabian, Yamaha, Vic Firth and Remo.
On Friday, July 16th I conducted a Master Class at Ted Brown Music from 4:00-5:30 located at 2612 West Nob Hill Blvd., Suite B in Yakima, WA. The class was called: Drumming In Style. In this class I discussed and demonstrated grooves and soloing in a variety of styles of music such as: Rock, Pop, Funk, Fusion, R & B, Latin (Brazilian and Afro-Cuban,) and Jazz styles.
Students had an opportunity to select a style of music they wanted me to demonstrate. 509-248-6015. Admission: $15.00 advanced registration and $20.00 at the door. This class was sponsored by Ted Brown Music, Sabian, Yamaha, Vic Firth and Remo.
On Saturday, July 17th I taught private lessons at Ted Brown Music from 10:00AM-6:00PM located at 2612 West Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA. 509-248-6015.
Fall 2004 Clinics
On Friday, October 1st I conducting ESP (Educational Seminars in Percussion) Clinics at Central Kitsap public schools in Silverdale, WA. These clinics were sponsored by: Ted Brown Music, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks & mallets, Yamaha drums and Remo drumheads.
On Friday, October 8th I gave a Percussion Methods Refresher Class for band directors from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Ted Brown Music located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. This class was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Thanks to Ted Brown Music for sponsoring this event.
On Saturday, October 23rd I conducted a Master Class from 2:00-3:30 at Donn Bennett Drum Studio located at 13212 NE 16th St. #7, Bellevue, WA. Admission: $15.00 advanced registration, $20.00 at the door. For more information contact Donn Bennett Studios at (425) 747-6145. Thanks to Donn for having me give the class!
On Wednesday, November 3rd I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 7:30-9:00pm located at 10408 Silverdale Way NW, Suite 107 in Silverdale, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Admission was free! For more info call: 360-698-4030. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Thursday, November 4th I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 7:00-8:30pm located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. in Tacoma, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Admission was free! For more info contact Ted Brown Music at 800-562-8938. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Friday, November 5th I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 6:00-7:30pm located at 2612-B, West Nob Hill Blvd. in Yakima, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. Admission was free! For more info contact Ted Brown Music at 508-248-6015. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
On Saturday, November 6th I conducted a Drum Clinic at Ted Brown Music from 5:30-7:00pm located at 2600 N. Columbia Blvd., #102 in Richland, Washington. This clinic was sponsored by Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads. For more information contact Ted Brown Music at 509-783-3481. Thanks to Ted Brown Music and all my sponsors!!
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