Let the Fun Begin!

The University of Chicago just purchased a set of 5 Yamaha 7200-series drums for use in Mandel Hall. Imagine how exciting it was: opening the boxes and pulling out drums, tuning them, and being the first to play on them!

Here's the 20" drum, still boxed.


The 32" drum, still wrapped.


A single drum, prior to being adjusted and cleared.


All drums ready to play!


And a quick snippet...


I can't wait for the first rehearsal; October 1st is right around the corner!

Ignore the Blog, Part 27

It's summer, and I'm vacation....so I haven't posted much. This is often the calm before the storm; regular season rehearsals appear to be starting around October 1st this year, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to post then. In the meantime, you should listen to the University of Chicago New Music Ensemble's performance of Andres Carrizo's Senseflash!