James Doyle, percussionist: News

Yamaha/Adams State Sounds of Summer Camp

June 23-25

Featuring Dave Marvin and Kathy Marvin

Other clinicians include:

Bruce Anderson

Eric Kruse

Andy Skellenger

James Doyle

Visit the Sounds of Summer link for more information.

Sunday evening will feature a tabla and cajon workshop with multi-instrumentalist Andy Skellenger. Andy has studied tabla with Aloke Dutta and Samir Chatterjee and he performers regularly throughout the United States as a solo performer, accompanist, and music director. Andy is also the owner of Nautilus Cajons, specializing in professional custom cajons. Andy's cajons are played by musicians world-wide and are of the highest craftsmanship. Visit his website before the camp and learn more about his amazing instruments.

In addition to marching percussion, classes will also be taught in steel band, drum set, and more. State tuned to this website for more information!

Music educators interested in receiving college credit for attending can contact James Doyle for more information.

Greetings and thanks visiting my page!

It's been a busy spring traveling about doing clinics and performances in Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. It was a pleasure to adjudicate and present a clinic at the 2013 Mid Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition hosted by Carol Helble. In addition to the great private teachers and students I was able to spend a little time with percussionist and composer, Nathan Daughtrey, and finally meet composer Raymond Helble. It was also wonderful to hear talented high school and collegiate percussionists from throughout the country play. The bar keeps raising!

In addition to some great gigs in Las Vegas and Durango, CO, I was delighted to visit my alma mater, The University of Central Missouri, to give a clinic and perform the Bartok Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion with Mike Sekelsky, Mia Hynes, and Tian Tian. It was great to be on the Hart Recital Stage once again and I look forward to future collaborations with these great musicians.

The rest of the spring has a scattering of performances in Las Vegas, as well as a performance of David Lang's The So-Called Laws of Nature with AJ Merlino, Kyle Bissantz, and Ryan Harrison. Visit my Calendar to the right for more information.

At Adams State University, senior Josh Wohlrabe will be performing his senior recital, including works by Schwantner, Ewazen, Hollinden, Debussy, and Abe. Junior Ben Paden will be performing his junior recital and playing works by Cangelosi, McDonald, and more. Visit the Adams State University Music Department page here for more information.

Also, the summer will be busy with performances, camps, and workshops. Please spread the word about the Adams State/Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp from June 23-25.  I will be announcing the camp clinicians very shortly!

Finally, as we roll into spring, I hope everyone can take a moment to reflect and be grateful for what it is you have, your art, and most importantly, be grateful for your friends and family. Enjoy the longer days fresh air, and warmer weather.  

Best wishes for a great spring!

JWD

Take a look at our department's recent promotional video.

Greetings all and thanks for visiting my site.

The summer flew by with a plethora of great gigs, camps, and travel.  The fall semester promises much of the same.  The Adams State University Percussion Studio is off to a wonderful start with great new additions and some awesome concerts planned.  Stay tuned!

A few upcoming events of note:

I'll be presenting at the PASIC College Pedagogy Mentoring Day in Austin.  Click here to register for this great event.

I'll be performing with the PASIC All-Star Steel Band on the Saturday of the convention.  Drop by and hear some new repertoire played by some of the best in pan education and performance.

Tonight is the premiere of Matt Schildt's composition commemorating the change from ASC to ASU.  I'll be performing on this beautiful work along with two of my students. 

The ASU Percussion Extravaganza will once again be streaming live on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:30pm.  Watch for details!

And if you are looking for something to read, check out my latest article (part 2) for the fine folks at Black Swamp regarding making the transition from college to the professional world.

Have a great autumn!

James

The Month of May is already rolling along and we recently presented the Adams State Spring Percussion Spectacular- our final percussion event of the 2011-12 academic year.  It was also our first of what will be many live-streaming events. 

With the semester winding down, here are three big events:

1.  The Adams State College (soon to be Adams State University) Big Band performs Thursday, April 26th at 7:30pm in Richardson Auditorium.  Some great tunes by Radiohead will accompany favorites from Buddy, Ella, Maynard, and more.

2.  The Adams State Percussion Spectacular is May 2nd at 7:30pm and for the first time, will be streaming live at www.adams.edu/live

Join us live in person or interact online!

3. I'm hosting Bret Kuhn for a Yamaha Sounds of Summer Camp on June 25-26.  Check out the link to "Sounds of Summer" for more information!

Hi Everyone,

It's been a whirlwind start to the semester with a handful of gigs, recording projects, and other events.

It was a pleasure to play with an all-star cast for Alison Kitchen's CD release, present a cymbals clinic at the Colorado Music Educators Association Convention, work on the finishing touches to Jenny Bird's upcoming CD (stay tuned for our CD release concert dates), perform with the talented Heather Antonissen, and perform with members of the USAF Academy Band "Falconaires" on a recital as part of our Top of the Nation Honor Band. 

As part of the festival, I annually serve as a guest conductor for one of the bands.  This year was a lot of fun as we performed John Mackey's composition, "Foundry."  Thanks to all of the Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas band directors and their students who participated.

In other news, Tracy submitted a recording of our flute and marimba duo for the National Flute Association Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and we were accepted to perform this August.  Viva Las Vegas!

I have a March full of adjudication/clinician engagements, performances, and travel and hope to give this site a big overhaul by April (to finally include audio and video!).  Stay tuned and stay in touch!

James

Greetings Everyone!

We have exciting news to share for the new year-  Adams State was approved and accredited by NASM to offer a masters in music education, with an option for the degree to be predominantly online.  We plan to start the first cohort in August of this year.  Message me for more information.

In other news, I'm looking forward to a busy semester with some wonderful CD releases, clinics for jazz festivals, percussion events, and the state music conference, a new course to teach in music business, a faculty solo recital, and much more. 

And as a new year's resolution, I'm planning to make frequent blog updates so stay tuned.

Happy New Year!

James

As always, PASIC was a wonderful experience.  A special congratulations to my student, Josh Wohlrabe for his performance in the 50th Anniversary Marimba Orchestra.  What an experience!

Also, thanks to the great folks at Vic Firth, my student, David Noller was given the opportunity for a free lesson with Australian drum set artist, Grant Collins.  He had a wonderful time, as did all of my students in attendance.

Adams State College Jazz Fest 2011 December 2-3 Featuring

 Bobby Shew

High School Ensembles are encouraged to perform for clinicians on Saturday.  Eight slots are still available.

Also featuring Chuck Lamb of the Brubeck Brothers

PROJECT Trio with beatboxing flutist sensation Greg Pattillo

Vocal improviser Theano Lamb

And from the USAF Academy Band Falconaires, Ryan Janus (saxophones), Marcel Marchetti (trumpet), and Jason Crowe (bass).

The event is $70 per ensemble and includes your performance and all concerts and clinics.  Vocal ensembles are welcome to participate and please bring your other instrumentalists.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER with this simple to use Google form or email me: jwdoyle@adams.edu

 Event Schedule:

Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm Big Band Concert featuring Bobby Shew

The Adams State College Big Band and the SLV Big Band featuring Bobby Shew with special guests, Falconaires members Ryan Janus, Marcel Marchetti, and Jason Crowe.

(There will be some times available for bands to play for clinicians on Friday evening if needed.)

Saturday, Dec 3 all day

8am-1pm- high school bands perform for clinicians every 30 minutes. Open to the public.

1:00pm Bobby Shew trumpet clinic

2:30pm Chuck Lamb improvisation clinic

4:00pm Theano Lamb vocal improvisation clinic

5:30pm Greg Pattillo flute/beatboxing clinic

7:30pm PROJECT Trio in concert

For lodging and dining options, visit the Alamosa Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Join the ASC Percussion Studio in hosting the Austin-based trio, Line Upon Line Percussion in concert on Wednesday, October 12th, at 7:30pm in Leon Auditorium.  Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for students, and free to AS&F and Friends of Music. 

Formed in 2009 at the University of Texas at Austin, line upon line percussion has set out to expand their repertoire through the commission of new works. The group's first disc, released in August 2011, contains four pieces written for the trio by Austin composers. In 2011, the trio was nominated for an Austin Critics' Table Award for Best Classical Ensemble. October 2011 will bring the premiere of their project with architects Emily Little and Norma Yancey, seeing times are not hidden, a site-specific work for three performers and custom chimes. line upon line percussion maintains educational and outreach roles with the Austin Chamber Music Center and has performed at various academic institutions around the country. The group has also performed at the Long Center, the Blanton Museum of Art, Fast Forward Austin and the International Festival-Institute at Round Top. line upon line percussion is Adam Bedell, Cullen Faulk and Matthew Teodori.

For more information, visit:

www.lineuponlinepercussion.com

Greetings everyone!

August is upon us and after an entire summer of touring and music making, it's time to focus on the start of the academic year and those wonderful new opportunities around the corner.

A quick shout out to a couple of my students.  First, congratulations to junior percussion major Josh Wohlrabe on his selection to the Percussive Arts Society 50th Anniversary Marimba Orchestra at this year's PASIC.  Josh worked hard preparing his audition video and it paid off. 

Josh was also the principal percussionist for this year's Kappa Kappa Psi National Intercollegiate Band, directed by Craig Kirchhoff, with guest composer Adam Gorb.  Congratulations to Josh!

DCI fans should keep an eye out for a show near you (or a movie theater broadcast of DCI near you) and check out what the Cavaliers are doing this year!  Their show has been killing it and we are very proud of junior percussion major, Nic Owen who's marching snare for his second season with the Cavies.  Best of luck to Nic and the Cavaliers as finals are quickly approaching. 

Look for more updates and video clips as the month rolls along, and if you would like for me to visit your school this year, please contact me as I'm booking my clinic schedule over the next few weeks.

Thanks!

J-

Hello everyone!  It takes sitting in a hotel room to get caught up on my blog and update the website.  I'm in St. Louis at the moment for a recording project with the USAF Band of Mid America.  It's always great to see old friends and meet new ones while playing some music.

Upcoming Events:

-Check my calendar for tour dates in Southern California during the month of July.

-Hear me perform with the wonderful Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra in Durango, CO at the end of July.  This festival orchestra is comprised of members of orchestras and faculties from throughout the country and has a great season.  Check it out at www.musicinthemountains.com

Here's an update of my spring/summer schedule thus far:

-I'll be performing Carmina Burana with the San Juan Symphony in Durango, CO April 16-17. For more info, visit:

www.sanjuansymphony.org

-The ASC Percussion Spectacular takes place on April 20th at 7:30pm.  Works by Reich, Peck, Bissell, and more, as well as traditional marimba music of Zimbabwe.  Also featuring the ASC Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers and Community Steel Band.  For more information, visit my Calendar. 

-The ASC Big Band will perform with the SLV Big Band on April 27th at 7:30pm.  Hear works by Maynard Ferguson, Frank Mantooth, Pat Metheny, Gordon Goodwin, and much more.  Visit my Calendar for more information.

-Performances in Alamosa for the Summerfest on the Rio with The Andy Skellenger Percussion Project and the talented Middle Eastern dancer, Shariffa.  Visit: www.summerfestontherio.org

-I'll be in St. Louis, MO for a recording project from June 6-17th.  Stay tuned for performances in Missouri/Illinois during that time period.

-I'll be on faculty at The Hummingbird Music Camp in Jemez, NM June 26-July 3.  For more information, visit:

www.hummingbirdmusiccamp.org

-And my Irish band, Tripping Upstairs is booking several performances at music festivals throughout Colorado, including a performance on July 3rd for the Alamosa Live Music Association's Sunday's at Six Concert Series.  Stay tuned for more to come! 

Schedule for the PAS CO Day of Percussion at Adams State College

Hosted by James W. Doyle

11am-12pm CSU-P Drum Line with Eddie Dowdle, clinician

12:10-1:10 Jonathan Latta (Ft. Lewis College) Concert Percussion Clinic and Lecture

1:20-2:20 Brad Dutz World Percussion Clinic (with Chris Wabich)

2:30-3:30 Chris Wabich Drum Set and Steel Pan Clinic (with Brad Dutz)

6pm Showcase Concert Featuring Chris Wabich and Brad Dutz

Also:

ASC Percussion Ensemble

FLC Percussion Ensemble

CSU-P Drum Line

ASC Grizzly Drum Line

James Doyle and Andy Skellenger Duo

ASC Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers Steel Band

For more information, contact James Doyle at 719-587-7059.

For more information on the featured guests, visit their websites:

Chris Wabich and Brad Dutz

Plan to attend the Colorado Day of Percussion on March 5th on the campus of Adams State College in Alamosa, CO.  The event runs from 11am-7pm and will feature guest clinicians Chris Wabich, Brad Dutz, Jon Latta, and James Doyle.  Other clinicians TBA.

Performances by Chris Wabich, Brad Dutz, the Adams State College Percussion Ensemble, the Fort Lewis College Percussion Ensemble, the CSU-Pueblo Drum Line, the ASC Drum Line, The ASC Steel Drum Band, and more TBA!

Don't miss this great event of all day percussion.  Open to the public and brought to you by the Percussive Arts Society.

Stay tuned for more information!

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After a vacation to Florida, it was great to return to a recording session with a local singer/songwriter, Alison Kitchen.  There's a lot of work left on the recording, but I'm certain the final product will be amazing!

Week two of the semester is underway and I've just returned from performing a reading session at the Southern California Band and Orchestra Directors Association Conference.  It's always reassuring to see educators coming together for these conferences to network, share, and continue to grow.  Hanging out in Hermosa Beach wasn't so bad, either...

Prior to the trip, it was my pleasure to host Saakumu, a drumming and dance troupe from Ghana.  They taught a dance class, drumming class, and christened our recently renovated recital hall with one of the most energetic concerts I've seen in a long time.  What an impressive group and a very special night.

I'm looking forward to a very productive week at the Colorado Music Educators Association Conference/Clinic this week at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.

On Thursday, I'm presenting a clinic titled Entrepreneurship for the College Student.  I'm very excited about this clinic and hope to share and interact with a variety of music students from throughout Colorado.  Please spread the word.

Later that afternoon, the Adams State College Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will perform a showcase concert.  Our students have been working hard and I'm truly looking forward to the performance.  In addition to performing a duo on the concert, I'm also conducting a piece...something I secretly love to do.

On Friday, my drum line will assist with another clinic titled The Small School Drum Line.  We'll present ideas and concepts for developing a small program into one full of educational opportunities, function, and transferable qualities.  Special thanks to Yamaha, Vic Firth, Meeker Music, and Adams State College for sponsoring the clinic.

See you there!

Check out this video created by John Parks (Florida State University) regarding the Percussive Arts Society.  The organization has been integral to my career- a source of information, inspiration, education, and much more.

Check out the ASC Percussion Ensemble's performance of Bonham.

Check out this upcoming concert!

After filling a 4 hour festival with drumming, my students and I were inspired to created this mashup of oddities.  With a really diverse group of student talents, why not combine them into a collage, or Mashup of sorts.  A little Afro-Cuban, melding with American hip-hop, followed by Japanese and Australian aboriginal, combined with a varietal of percussion instruments.  Fun for the students, and a hit with our audience.  Why not? 

Videos from the Adams State College Fall Percussion Spectacular.  Check back soon for more videos!

'Tis the season to have a lot of concerts with some great stuff on the horizon.  Don't miss the ASC Percussion Spectacular on December 2nd at 7:30pm in Richardson Auditorium.  You'll hear the ASC Percussion Ensemble, ASC Grizzly Drum Line, SLV Community Steel Pan Band, the Rocky Mountain Pan Handlers, and a few guest surprises along the way.  You don't want to miss this crowd favorite as we pay tribute to Louie Bellson, John Bonham, John Cage, and Bob Marley, among other great works for percussion.

Also, check out my blog updates here!

Hi Everyone,

I've taken a little time off from blogging and updating the website as the fall semester is well underway at Adams State.  My percussion studio has been remarkably active with two home football games, an exhibition performance at a local high school, a 3 hour gig for ASC Cares Day, and a recent performance at the annual Drumming for Peace event.  Additionally, senior percussion major David Noller has made it past the first round of the Guitar Center Drum Off and a win in the Monte Vista Arts Council Talent Search.  Senior percussion major Paul Kobe's multi-media creation titled "The Art of Debris" opened this Friday in the Hatfield Gallery on the ASC campus.  Other students have been teaching in the local public schools, participating in various bands, and preparing for the upcoming drum corps audition season.  There's great energy in the studio and I'm looking forward to great things from these students!

In other news, www.drumchattr.com, a new website for percussionists, by percussionists has added my blog to their rotation of chattr topics.  Check them out, become a member, and join the conversation.

Have a great October!

J-