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GMEA 2021-2022 All-State Prep Materials Now Available! / September 13, 2021
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Back by popular demand, the 2021-2022 GMEA Audition Prep Materials for Middle School and High School Percussionists are now available right here on my website!
Last year, due to COVID-19, the first round of GMEA All-State Auditions were submitted virtually via video recordings. To assist students with the strange situation, I had created practice tracks, annotated sheet music, and performance videos for all nine 2020-2021 GMEA etudes. However, since the response was so positive, I have decided to record this year's etudes again. The annotated sheet music is posted HERE where you can download free PDFs of all nine etudes. You can also check out the performances of each of the videos by visiting the GMEA tab of my website! If you are a student hoping to succeed at this year's all-state audition, or if you are a Band Director looking for a professional percussionist to speak to your students about preparing a winning audition, please get in touch to set up your first virtual lesson or masterclass! |
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"From the Ashes" / May 17, 2021
On Monday, May 10th, I presented, From the Ashes, a solo percussion recital reflecting upon the inconveniences, tragedies, and opportunities of the past year. The recital featured multiple world premieres and highlighted new compositions from Yaz Lancaster, Joe Moore III, Timothy K. Adams, Jr., Phong Tran, Lauren Floyd, Alicia Jane Turner, Wesley Sumpter, Viet Cuong, and Nicole Patrick. I helped commission 9 out of the 10 works.
If you missed the live event on YouTube last week, you can still check out the full video performance below (or by visiting the VIDEOS page on this website). Over the next few weeks, I will be posting the individual videos to my YouTube Channel. You can see some of those individual videos below, too!
A special "thank you" to all the composers that contributed works to this project and to all of YOU that tuned in and supported the event. This was a special way to round out the spring, and I'm looking forward to many more exciting projects this summer!!
If you missed the live event on YouTube last week, you can still check out the full video performance below (or by visiting the VIDEOS page on this website). Over the next few weeks, I will be posting the individual videos to my YouTube Channel. You can see some of those individual videos below, too!
A special "thank you" to all the composers that contributed works to this project and to all of YOU that tuned in and supported the event. This was a special way to round out the spring, and I'm looking forward to many more exciting projects this summer!!
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Creation of "The University Steel Band Collective"! / April 27, 2021
When COVID-19 first shut down the in-person activities of the University of Georgia Steel Band Program, I conceived of the idea of a "University Steel Band Collective" that would encourage cross-country collaborations with University Steel Band Programs and culminate in a virtual performance.
Well, the first iteration of this project has finally come to fruition after many months of planning! We started small with just 3 schools, but I’m hoping to expand it to include many more universities in the years to come.
This video of Boogsie Sharpe's "Birthday Party" is performed by members of the University of Georgia, University of Central Florida, and University of Arizona Steel Band Programs! A special thank you to Kirk Gay (UCF) and Michal Brauhn Damm (UA) for encouraging their students to join in on this exciting project!
All parts were individually recorded, using a custom click track I designed, and then all audio and video clips were edited together by me earlier this month. Please enjoy the performance by watching the video below!
Well, the first iteration of this project has finally come to fruition after many months of planning! We started small with just 3 schools, but I’m hoping to expand it to include many more universities in the years to come.
This video of Boogsie Sharpe's "Birthday Party" is performed by members of the University of Georgia, University of Central Florida, and University of Arizona Steel Band Programs! A special thank you to Kirk Gay (UCF) and Michal Brauhn Damm (UA) for encouraging their students to join in on this exciting project!
All parts were individually recorded, using a custom click track I designed, and then all audio and video clips were edited together by me earlier this month. Please enjoy the performance by watching the video below!
A New Publication and More Composition Projects! / February 1, 2021
My new triangle trio, Traced Identities, is now officially available for purchase on Bachovich Publication's Website! The piece explores the extreme sonic and timbral possibilities of this often-neglected three-sided instrument! Check out Lineage Percussion's virtual performance of the piece.
At its surface, the title,Traced Identities, is nothing more than an innocent play on words, referencing the Spanish homophone, “tres” (t-r-e-s), meaning “three.” But the true meaning of the title stems from an interaction I had with a police officer in October of 2020. |
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On February 19th, Lineage Percussion will also be performing the world premiere of another new composition of mine entitled Urban Renewal. The piece is inspired by the devastating Urban Renewal Plan that displaced and destroyed the homes of individuals across the country. The composition will be a single movement within our full performance of Shadows of Lakeland. Check out the full live-streamed event here: youtu.be/8bzLO1bxi1c?t=1337
GMEA All-State Prep Materials Now Available! / October 21, 2020
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After many hours of recording, editing, and notating, the 2020-2021 GMEA Audition Prep Materials for Middle School and High School Percussionists are now available right here on my website!
Due to COVID-19, the first round of GMEA All-State Auditions will be submitting virtually via video recordings. This also means that ALL students will be expected to prepare excerpts of the audition etudes (typically these etudes are only performed after qualifying for the second round). It is my hope that, by preparing these practice materials, all high school and middle school students in the state of Georgia will be confident in preparing these etudes despite the unforeseen changes to the audition process. If you are a student hoping to succeed at this year's all-state audition, or if you are a Band Director looking for a professional percussionist to speak to your students about preparing a winning audition, please get in touch to set up your first virtual lesson or masterclass! |
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Upcoming Performances / Events
Charlotte Symphony: Kabalevsky Cello Concerto No. 1 | February 25 & 26, 2022
7:30 PM | Belk Theater | Charlotte, NC
Trevor performs with The Charlotte Symphony and guest conductor Paolo Bortolameolli (Associate Conductor of the LA Phil) as they perform Ortiz's Teenek Invenciones de Territorio and Corigliano's Symphony No. 1. The entire concert is centered around Christine Lamprea's performance of Kabalevsky's Cello Concerto No. 1.
7:30 PM | Belk Theater | Charlotte, NC
Trevor performs with The Charlotte Symphony and guest conductor Paolo Bortolameolli (Associate Conductor of the LA Phil) as they perform Ortiz's Teenek Invenciones de Territorio and Corigliano's Symphony No. 1. The entire concert is centered around Christine Lamprea's performance of Kabalevsky's Cello Concerto No. 1.
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: "Gil Shaham Plays Beethoven" | March 5, 2022
7:30 PM | Steinmetz Hall | Orlando, FL
The Orlando Philharmonic and Music Director, Eric Jacobsen, welcome superstar Gil Shaham to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto. The program will also include works by Angelica Negron, Bernstein, and Saraste, and will conclude with Respighi's brilliant piece, Roman Festivals.
7:30 PM | Steinmetz Hall | Orlando, FL
The Orlando Philharmonic and Music Director, Eric Jacobsen, welcome superstar Gil Shaham to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto. The program will also include works by Angelica Negron, Bernstein, and Saraste, and will conclude with Respighi's brilliant piece, Roman Festivals.
Cirque du Solei and Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra: "Cirque Goes Broadway" | April 9, 2022
3:30 & 7:30 PM | Calvary Orlando | Winter Park, FL
Cirque de la Symphonie returns set to the soundtrack of Broadway's most memorable show tunes. Prepare to be dazzled as your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is joined on stage by aerialists and acrobats, accomplishing astonishing feats of grace, beauty, and power! Featuring songs from Wicked, Chicago, Cats, West Side Story, and more!
3:30 & 7:30 PM | Calvary Orlando | Winter Park, FL
Cirque de la Symphonie returns set to the soundtrack of Broadway's most memorable show tunes. Prepare to be dazzled as your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is joined on stage by aerialists and acrobats, accomplishing astonishing feats of grace, beauty, and power! Featuring songs from Wicked, Chicago, Cats, West Side Story, and more!
