ABOP PODCAST

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 orga

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

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

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 me

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 Schu

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

Episode 3 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features a roundtable discussion with five ABOP Founders:Tim Adams, former Principal Timpanist with the Pittsburgh SymphonyDouglas Cardwell, former Principal Timpanist with the New Mexico PhilharmonicMichael Crusoe, former Principal Timpanist with the Seattle SymphonyJosh Jones, former Principal Perc

Part 2 of a two-part conversation with Professor Johnny Lee Lane. Prof Lane, known to many as one of the nation's foremost college percussion educators, talks about the US Percussion Camp, how he connects with and prepares his students, and his thoughts on being inducted into the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. Co-hosted by Raynor Carroll and Dr. Don Parker. ABOP is the A

Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Professor Johnny Lee Lane. Prof Lane, known to many as one of the nation's foremost college percussion educators, talks about his early influences, education, and positions with Tennessee State University, and Eastern Illinois University. Co-hosted by Raynor Carroll and Dr. Don Parker. Please subscribe and send comments to [email protected] is