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Dan

About Me

Hi my name is Dan, Im a Pro Session Muso I play Trumpet, Drums, Percussion, Piano im also a MD. [witch is a man that waves his hands to make the band start]I am Trained in orchestral percussion instruments; timpani, xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone, full auxiliaries. All hand percussion; congas, bongos, Djembes , Latin percussion, timbales and advanced drum kit techniques. I am very good sight reader. Have performed in lots of stage musicals and have played at many high profile events in the UK and Holland. I put a lot of pride into my playing and no part is too small. I have held principal roles in Timpani, tuned percussion and as section principal.Preformed with Full Piece Orchestra, Pit Orchestras, Rock Groups, Jazz Groups, Big bands, Windbands, Funk Bands, Latin Groups, Latin Bands, Concert Bands, Brass bands.I am use a lot for; Recording, Rehearsals, One off gigs, Concerts, Tours, Percussion training, Teaching. I am a Freelance Percussionist and can be hired for any musical project;I enjoy conducting and all this started at The Salvation Army in Harlow. I have now finished college with a full BTEC and I’m doing lots of small jobs. Favourite pieces; Isaiah 40, Robert Redhead. Images of the Millenium, Howard Snell. Energy, Robert Simpson. Star lake, Eric Ball. Berg: Violin Concerto. Schoenberg: Piano Concerto.Proud to Endorse ; Pearl Drumsand Pro - mark SticksThanks for checking out this page send me an e-mail if you have any questions.Thanks to;Billy Ward - amzing guy and has the answer to all my questions Kevin Hall (Videos) Colleen Hall (Pictures) Geoff Copper (www.gcmp.co.uk) for all the amazing drum lessons and gr8 man. Pearl Drums --- www.pearldrums.com --- Pro - Mark Sticks ---www.promark.com ---

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet so many people but the top 5 must be, Billy Ward, Benny Greb, Jason Bittner,Johnny Rabb, Jack DeJohnette and Virgil Donati. any order would do lol.And in my Stick bag is always; JH4-Timpani- PSM40-Marimba- PSX10-Xylophone (love Birch)- PSX40-Xylophone / Glock- M321M-Marching Bass- TXDC9W-Hickory wood tip Marching snare- Elvin Jones-For drum kit work- Chewing Gum- Shoe Polish- And Mars bars. (Fat Drummer)Gear Drum kits --- Pearl EX and Pearl Session. Skins --- Remo Clear Emperor® heads are made with two free-floating plys of 7 mil Mylar® film. Cymbals --- sabian (ride), Stagg(20" Crash Very loud), Meinl(Ride Crash’s and Splash’s), Zildjian (Crash’s and Chinas), Sticks --- Pro - mark for all Tuned and Kit work. Percussion --- meinl Congas and Bongos, rhythm tech Hand percussion. Meinl Cow bells. Xylophones --- Adams Concert Series. Timpani --- Adams Professional Series Timpani.One of the Amazing drummers,Jack DeJohnette .. width="425" height="350" ..

My Blog

Interview with Ron Bishop

Ron Bishop, 70, took his final bow as principal tubist of the Cleveland Orchestra after a passionate performance of Mahler's 3rd symphony at the Blossom Music Festival on August 20th, 2005. Finishi...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:57:00 GMT

THE MODERN MARIMBA

THE MODERN MARIMBA has wooden bars laid out in two rows like the keyboard on a piano. These bars are struck with medium-hard mallets or sticks often made of wound yarn to produce the sound. The bars ...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:29:00 GMT

Army Life

The Army will look after you throughout your training and your career. It will take care of your basic needs like food and accommodation so that youve got the time and energy to focus on being ...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:18:00 GMT

penciled-in marking in music

I noticed a penciled-in marking in the tam-tam players part that said, NEXT TWO REALLY LOUD!! This seemed a fine reminder since, in context, it was appropriate for the loudness. And it obviously was a...
Posted by on Tue, 30 May 2006 15:36:00 GMT

what will i'll be doning in the Army

Music has always been important to Armies. Before the invention of the telephone, radio communication, fax or even e-mail, the drum, bugle and trumpet were needed for the very serious purpose of sendi...
Posted by on Thu, 18 May 2006 15:36:00 GMT

Making a solo your own

1) I would first suggest establishing a routine of taping your practice sessions and performances. This will give you a truly objective perspective on the interpretive and expressive nature of your pe...
Posted by on Fri, 12 May 2006 16:51:00 GMT

Joining the Band Of the Lifeguards

The Household Cavalry consists of The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st The Royal Dragoons). They are the oldest and most senior regiments in the British Army and are sp...
Posted by on Sat, 06 May 2006 09:20:00 GMT

Teaching

I feel we need to be careful in our "modern" percussion teaching that students not just learn a few marimba pieces in their college or conservatory years, but that they become keyboard players. Some s...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:23:00 GMT

Harlow concert band

"The concert concluded with a rousing performance of Edward Elgars Pomp and Circumstance No 1 with the audience participating in the singing of Land of Hope and Glory. Even if it did take a final enco...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Apr 2006 06:55:00 GMT

Hi

Hey look at me using the PC..... i was told by a good friend of mine to start this as a good (free) way to get my name around and meet new people. hope every one is well and happy!!!! Looking for...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:23:00 GMT