Category: Twitter Updates

May came and went so fast! It was the end of my first full year of the running the CSULB Percussion Program and I am proud of all of the accomplishments that my students achieved throughout the year. (More on this topic in a percussion recap).  I didn’t post much on Twitter this month, but I know…

It is the end of the school year and it has been a busy semester. Unfortunately, I haven’t updated my website in a while and this month’s Twitter updates will all be in one post. I will be adding photos, videos and more about the school year soon. Thanks for your continued support. Daily Quote:…

We are preparing for two big concerts this week at CSULB. On Tuesday, we are performing Steve Reich’s Drumming. On Thursday we are hosting the Mira Costa Percussion Ensemble on the CSULB Percussion Ensemble concert. I am looking forward to both concerts. Next week is Spring Break and I plan to get a lot done.  RT…

This past week, I hosted Dr. Eugene Novotney and  the HSU Calypso Band. We performed 4 concerts (2 at Cabrillo High School and 2 at CSULB). With over 60 steel drummers on one stage, this was the one of highlights of my musical career. I was extremely proud of my students and I can’t wait…

March is a busy month for the percussion program at CSULB. The HSU Calypso Band will be here soon (March 14) and my students are working hard preparing for the concerts. We are also working on Reich’s Drumming and the percussion ensemble concert at the end of March. Thanks to Omar Razo and Christina Wilson…

Last week, I moved into my new office and I am continuing to unpack and organize. I have been wanting to build a mallet rack ever since I saw it in Michael Udow’s office at UofM. This week, I hung the mallet rack in my new office and I still have room to grow! The UPG…

This week was one of the busiest weeks I have had in a long time. In addition to my CSULB teaching, I did a recording session with Southwest Chamber, 12 school concerts with the LBSO Percussion Ensemble, 2 steel drum gigs at Newport Villas, and a performance with the LBSO Pops. I am very fortunate…

After a busy week, it is great to get back to my normal schedule. The PAS SoCal DOP was a success. Thanks to all of the artists who shared their talent with the students and participants. Super ball mallets done! Thanks Carolyn Bremer for the supplies!! @ Bob Cole Conservatory of Music http://t.co/K5evGjbM @InnovativePerc@sheilaedrummer Can’t…

Only four weeks into the year, and it has already been a busy year. This week was the beginning of the CSULB Spring semester as well as the PAS SoCal Day of Percussion and 2013 LA International New Music Festival with SouthWest Chamber Music. I also found a great new app for iOS called Newsify. It…