Which Glockenspiels are best for Elementary Schools?

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Here is an interesting question I received via email this afternoon: “I have a question for an expert.  I am a elementary music teacher looking to purchase a good set of glockenspiels for my K-3 classroom.  I have talked to two different store experts and received two different perspectives about what is the best product [...]

New composition for percussion in 2008

Monday, May 5th, 2008

I’ve decided to do something a bit different, and out of the ordinary this month at ktpercussion.com I’m offering just three schools worldwide the opportunity to work with me virtually to create a brand new work for percussion. In January I offered a special package deal when I agreed to do a short commissioned work [...]

Classroom Tuned Percussion

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Do you know where to go to find good classroom tuned percussion? I’ve scoured the internet to find the best places to get classroom tuned percussion instruments 1) Online Retailers There are a few online retailers in the US who stock and sell Classroom Percussion Instruments. One is Woodwind and Brasswind, where you can get [...]

New Free Sheet Music for percussion ensemble

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

I just thought I’d let everyone know about a brand new, and completely FREE work available for percussion ensemble. Its called “Jungle Fever” by my colleague zac courtney of zcpercussion.com It got a great “jungle feel” – featuring Timpani and specially selected untuned percussion instruments – Its great fun and easily put together in one [...]