Episodes

  • Episode 11. The Black Percussion Educator, Part 1

    Episode 11. The Black Percussion Educator, Part 1
    Jul 30 2024
    Episode 11. The Black Percussion Educator, Part 1. This episode, hosted by Raynor Carroll, offers experience-based advice on teaching percussion. Guests include: Ricky Burkhead, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies, University of Mississippi; Quintin Mallette, Assistant Professor of Percussion, East Carolina University; and Don Parker, Chair and Professor of Music, Georgia College and State University. Topics include: levels of instruction, areas of instruction, qualifications and degrees, experience and building a brand, and personal equipment. Part 2 topics include: curriculum, working with an institution, and the percussion ensemble. This podcast is produced by the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP). ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black orchestral percussionists. www.abop.us
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 10. Protégés

    Episode 10. Protégés
    Jun 22 2024
    Episode 10 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features a discussion with six ABOP Protégés: Jakalin Bryant, Torrance Buntyn, Jr., Alexa Clawson, Gabriel Harvey, London Johnson, and Shain McDougald, Jr. Hosted by Torrance, the discussion includes: ABOP-in-LA 2024, National Alliance for Audition Support, National Museum of African American History & Culture, What do you enjoy about music? Why are we in music?, Black classical composers in America, music for video games, interests and hobbies, favorite instrument and pieces to play or listen to, and more! ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black orchestral percussionists. www.abop.us
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 9. Christopher Hart

    Episode 9. Christopher Hart
    Jun 4 2024
    Episode 9 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features an interview with Christopher Hart, ABOP Advisor, and Manager of Communications and Relationships, Remo Inc. Co-hosted by ABOP Founder Raynor Carroll and ABOP Advisor Don Parker, the discussion focuses on Chris: early years, education, Remo, Paul McCartney, and more! ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 8. JOSH JONES

    Episode 8. JOSH JONES
    Apr 16 2024
    Episode 8 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features an interview with ABOP Founder and Grant Park Symphony Principal Percussionist, Josh Jones. Hosted by ABOP Founder Raynor Carroll, Josh talks about his first drumset, developing a practice routine, favorite composers, social media presence, embarrassing and memorable moments on stage, ideal gig, and much more. ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us
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    42 mins
  • Episode 7. Founders Roundtable II

    Episode 7. Founders Roundtable II
    Mar 13 2024
    Episode 7 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series, features a roundtable discussion with ABOP Founders, Tim Adams, Douglas Cardwell, Michael Crusoe, Josh Jones, Johnny Lee Lane, and the host, Raynor Carroll. This roundtable discussion continues the theme from the first Founders Podcast (Episode 3): Our Respective Journeys; how they differed and how they were the same. This discussion helped to form the foundation for ABOP’s Mentorship Program. ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 6. ABOP PROTÉGÉS

    Episode 6. ABOP PROTÉGÉS
    Feb 16 2024
    Episode 6 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series, features a conversation with ABOP Protégés, Torrance Buntyn Jr., Jakalin Bryant, London Johnson, and special guest, Andrea Stain. Torrance leads a conversation about their experiences as young Black percussionists, including, how they got started, inspirations, racism, transitions, support, and mental health. ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 5. Michael Crusoe

    Episode 5. Michael Crusoe
    Jan 16 2024
    ABOP Founder, Michael Crusoe, shares his experiences on and off stage as Principal Timpanist with the Seattle Symphony. Topics include: Symphony, Opera, and Studio work; growing up in St. Louis; interest in classical music; Mr. Crusoe’s teachers; teaching at the University of Washington; memorable and forgettable moments on stage; recording the William Schuman catalog; timpani and mallets used; music as a progressive art; and small drums and wood sticks.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 4 - Douglas Cardwell

    Episode 4 - Douglas Cardwell
    Dec 20 2023
    Episode 4 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features a discussion with ABOP Founder and Mentor, Douglas Cardwell. Along with the host, Raynor Carroll, Mr. Cardwell talks about: Lotus Sound Bath, growing up in Virginia, choosing the drums, classical music, being a Black musician, mentorship, favorite/ideal gigs. ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us
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    52 mins