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Featuring conversations and discussions on life experiences, learning moments, music, and a dash of drums—all from personalities and friends from the world of symphonic percussion. ABOP is the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists.

2월 16일

Episode 30. Black, Female Percussionists

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, facilitates a discussion with a panel of Black, female percussionists. The panel includes Alexa Clawson, a Master’s student at the University of California, Los Angeles; Ashlee Dudley, Principal Percussionist of the Durham Symphony Orchestra; Marcia McCants, Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Virginia State University; and Donielle Woodard, a Sophomore at Southern Methodist University. The discussion explores the challenges faced by Black women in a field traditionally dominated by White men. 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

1시간
1월 30일

Episode 29. Q&A with the Pros

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, leads a Q&A session with a panel of professional percussionists. Topics include: percussion as your passion, number of sticks and mallets owned, misconceptions, ensemble preference, superstitions, conductors, composers, favorites, instrument collections, and more. Raynor also does a “quick fire” session with each panelist on personal preferences. The panelists include Ricky Burkhead, percussion instructor at Ole Miss University; Teddy Hall Jr., Atlanta freelance percussionist; Terry McKinney, Principal Percussion, Baton Rouge Symphony; and Wesley Sumpter, Assistant Principal Percussion, LA Phil. 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

47분
2025. 12. 31.

Episode 28. Percussion Instrument Maintenance

Raynor Carroll, a retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Damion Frigillana, a Los Angeles freelance percussionist and percussion technician, discuss the maintenance of orchestral percussion instruments. They share their expertise on how to maintain instruments and equipment to optimize the quality of sound. Equipment includes: Snare Drum, Tom-toms, Bass Drum, Timpani, Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Chimes, Triangle, Cymbals, Tambourine, Tam-tam, Bongos, Congas, and Hardware. 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

1시간 22분
2025. 11. 26.

Episode 27. Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, engages in a conversation with Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal, the newly appointed Section Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. During this interview, Andrés discusses his twelve years as Assistant Principal Percussionist with the Detroit Symphony, auditions he has taken, his preparation, the LA Phil audition, his family, and more. 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

58분
2025. 10. 19.

Episode 26. Wesley Sumpter

In an exclusive interview, Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, engages in a conversation with Wesley Sumpter, the newly appointed Assistant Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. During this interview, Wesley provides valuable insights into his audition process, preparation, personal background, and his approach to performing with a symphony orchestra. 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

1시간 2분
2025. 10. 01.

Episode 25. Principal Percussion

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, offers insights into his duties and responsibilities as principal percussionist for 33 years under four different music Directors: Carlo Maria Giulini, Andre Previn, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Gustavo Dudamel. Topics include: Creating a Legacy, Being a Liaison, Duties and Responsibilities, and more. 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

30분
2025. 08. 27.

Episode 24. Don Parker

Host Raynor Carroll delves into the remarkable journey of Don Parker, who has ascended to the esteemed position of Chair of the Department of Music at Georgia College State University. Throughout the conversation, Parker shares his experiences, emphasizing the importance of organization and his involvement in various musical endeavors. He discusses his time performing with the Fayetteville Symphony, teaching at Fayetteville University, and collaborating with his wife in the musical duo Double Take. Parker also touches upon his teaching of jazz and his performances in the jazz duo Hayden/Parker. Additionally, he reflects on the challenges and responsibilities of being a Black department chair in music. This insightful conversation offers a glimpse into the life and career of Don Parker. 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

1시간 4분
2025. 08. 01.

Episode 23. The “Other” Listening List

This episode features Raynor Carroll, the retired Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting excerpts from rarely performed classical works that deserve greater exposure. Composers represented include Bach, Walton, Bartók, Varèse, Berlioz, Stravinsky, Bernstein, Sibelius, Boulez, Revueltas, Britten, Chavez, Prokofiev, Copland, Mozart, Elgar, McPhee, Hindemith, and Khachaturian.

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Featuring conversations and discussions on life experiences, learning moments, music, and a dash of drums—all from personalities and friends from the world of symphonic percussion. ABOP is the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists.

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