ABOP PODCAST Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists - ABOP

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 (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3131383/episodes/e-127903271/edit/www.abop.us)

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 (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3131383/episodes/e-127903271/edit/www.abop.us)

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 (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3131383/episodes/e-127903271/edit/www.abop.us)

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 (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3131383/episodes/e-127903271/edit/www.abop.us)

ABOP Founder, Michael Crusoe, shares his experiences on and off stage as Principal Timpanist, Seattle Symphony, with the host, Raynor Carroll. 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.ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3131383/episodes/e-127903271/edit/www.abop.us)

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 gigsABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us (www.abop.us)