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The marimba is an amazing instrument with a warm sound and a vast array of overtones. Knowing how to get a...

SBO+: In this article, regular SBO+ contributor Kevin Lucas interviews Dr. James Yakas who is professor of percussion at VanderCook...

Last February I was asked to do a clinic and perform a concert for University of Central Florida (UCF) students...

All of us have gone through periods in our lives when we have a hiatus from mallets. Many of us...

In August, I performed three successful concerts at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, IL. It seemed routine and the...

On April 30, 2022, the Madison Scouts Alumni had an all-star reunion concert organized by former director Scott Stewart as...

There is an equation to optimizing your students’ sound on the marimba. There are many factors involved. I am going...

One of the most neglected aspects of percussion are auxiliary instruments. Students love to focus on drum set, snare drum,...

When it comes to preparing a marimba work, it is easy for your students to feel overwhelmed, especially if the...

If you or your students are going to spend ten to fifteen thousand dollars on a rosewood marimba, knowing how...

I always encourage my students to be proficient in both the Stevens Grip and the Burton Grip. It’s a misconception that...

Being in college, or even high school, and trying to prepare for a mallet performance has challenges. There are a...