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The Purpose...
To educate drum and percussion students in the areas of concert, marching and jazz percussion and drumset performance.
The Goal...
To assist directors with the needs of their percussion and drumset students.
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Student benefits
Students receive valuable handouts and essential "hands on" instruction to develop their skills as a drummer, percussionist AND
musician.
Teacher benefits
Teachers receive a complimentary consultation on: selecting affordable, quality cymbals, sticks, mallets, instruments,
playing techniques, tuning, care & maintenance tips, percussion literature and more.
Additional Events
In addition to percussion and drumset events, clinics can be provided for percussion ensembles, jazz bands and vocal
jazz rhythm sections.
Scheduling an Event
Each clinic is tailored to your request and can be scheduled at your convenience.
The length of an event varies from a classroom period to half and whole day workshops.
Artists in Residence classes are also available upon request.
Previous Clinics
Click on the above link to view a list of 100+ locations where I have given clinics.
To schedule a clinic or if you have any questions about the ESP program,
send e-mail to garey@gareywilliams.com.
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Special thanks to my sponsors!
 
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Clinic Topics
Rudimental Drumming
Grip, stroke development, exercises
Orchestral/Concert Percussion
Playing/performance techniques for:
Concert Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Crash/Suspended Cymbals
Aux. Percussion Instruments
Timpani
Mallet Keyboards
Drumset
Chart reading/interpretation, coordination development, stylistic understanding and playing flexibility in:
jazz
latin
funk
popular music
Musicianship
Discuss the importance of practicing, listening, counting, time keeping, dynamics, tuning, musical goals and professionalism.
Director Quotes
"Garey’s clinic presentations are relaxed and well delivered. It’s clear he’s been doing this for a long time..."
Dom Famularo
International Clinician
Director of Education for Sabian Cymbals
"He has the unique ability to inspire students without intimidating them. Garey not only teaches music, but also the self-discipline
required to be a success in the arts..."
Dr. Andrew Spencer
Director of Percussion Studies
Central Michigan University
"Sabian and Vic Firth enterprises are fortunate to have such a fine presenter speaking and performing as their representative
clinician."
Marty Zyskowski
Professor of Music
Eastern Washington University
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