Meet the Yamaha Drums and Percussion Team
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.
Stop by our booth to say hello and check out our new layout. We’re eager to talk with you about your needs as a performer, an educator or member of the percussion community.
If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to us at percussion@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.
— Jeff Shipley, Joel Tetzlaff, Matthew Rudin, Angela Garay,
Jalissa Gascho, Greg Crane, John Wittmann, Dave Gerhart
Yamaha In-Booth Activities
Visit booth #1301 for a chance to meet and interact with some of your favorite Yamaha musicians!
Thursday, November 9
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Yamaha Artist Hour
- 1 – 2 p.m. — Meet & Greet: Mike Mainieri and Ney Rosauro
Friday, November 10
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Yamaha Artist Hour
- 1 – 2 p.m. — Celebrate with The Cavaliers
Saturday, November 11
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Yamaha Artist Hour
Yamaha Performing Artist Clinics and Performances
Thursday, November 9
- 9 – 9:50 a.m. — JON CRABIEL, NEY ROSAURO: Liberty High School Percussion Ensemble / IPEC Showcase Concert (Wabash Ballroom)
- 12 – 12:50 p.m. — MATTHEW GEIGER: East Tennessee State University Percussion Ensemble / New Percussion Literature Showcase (Wabash Ballroom)
- Hear these instruments: YM-5100, YM-4900, YV-3710, YX-500F, YG-2500, TP7300 Series, CB840CCS, Stage Custom Birch kick drum, DC9190AC, 9000 Series Concert Toms
- 12 –12:50 p.m. — PABLO RIEPPI: Prep. | Tap | Release / Symphonic Lab (Room 205)
- Hear these instruments: Concert Snare Drum, Live Oak Drum Set, YX-500F
- 1 – 1:50 p.m. — OBED CALVAIRE: Drumset Clinic / Performance (BR 500)
- Hear these instruments: Absolute Hybrid Maple Drum Kit, Recording Custom Drum Kit
- 1 – 1:50 p.m. — GIFFORD HOWARTH: Marching Panel (Room 201)
- 2 – 2:50 p.m. — JOE GRAMLEY, JOHN TAFOYA: Indiana University / IPEC Showcase Concert (Sagamore Ballroom)
- Hear these instruments: Various Yamaha Percussion Instruments!
- 3 – 3:50 p.m. — NICK TERRY, JUSTIN DeHART: Terry DeHart Duo: Paulo Chagas Marimba Duo (Premiere) / New Music / Research (Room 120)
- Hear this instrument: YM-5100
- 5 – 5:50 p.m. — TOM TEASLEY: Expanding the Skill Set for Interactive Drumming / Interactive Drumming Clinic (Room 209)
- Hear this instrument: Stage Custom Birch 20″ Bass Drum
- 8 – 10 p.m. — OBED CALVAIRE (with special appearance by Mike Mainieri): Andy Narell Evening Concert (Sagamore Ballroom)
- Hear this instruments: Absolute Hybrid Maple Drum Kit
Friday, November 10
- 11 – 11:50 a.m. — CORY HILLS: SplatBoomBang! presents Percussive Storytelling / Interactive Drumming Clinic / Performance (Room 209)
- 1 – 1:50 p.m. — MATT CHAMBERLAIN: Drumset Clinic / Performance (500 Ballroom)
- Hear this instrument: Absolute Hybrid Maple Drum Kit
- 2 – 2:50 p.m. — ANDERS ELTEN: Reumert / Elten Percussion Duo (Wabash Ballroom)
- Hear this instrument: YM-5100
- 4 – 4:50 p.m. — MARIA FINKELMEIER: Fund Your Career: A No-Nonsense Guide to Getting the Grants You Want / Grant Panel Discussion (Room 201)
Saturday, November 11
- 9 – 9:50 a.m. — CHRISTOPHER WHYTE: A Cold Stability / Showcase Concert (Room 109)
- Hear these instruments: YM-6100, YV-3710, CT-9013, Stage Custom Birch 20″ Bass Drum
- 10 – 10:50 a.m. — MATT CAMERON: In Conversation with Matt Cameron (BR 500)
- 10 – 10:50 a.m. — MIKE McINTOSH, CLIF WALKER, MATT BLACK: The Rosemont Cavaliers Percussion Section LOUD and LIVE! (Sagamore Ballroom)
- 11 – 11:50 a.m. — ANDERS ASTRAND: Aldo, Anders & Spencer / Showcase Concert (Wabash Ballroom)
- Hear these instruments: YM-5100, YV-3910, 9000 Series Concert Toms, CB840CCS, EAD-10
- 12 – 12:50 p.m. — TRAVIS DOWNS: North Gwinnet Middle School / IPEC Showcase Concert (Room 120)
- Hear these instruments: Various Yamaha Percussion Instruments!
- 12 – 12:50 p.m. — JUAN ALAMO: Percussion Gumbo / Clinic / Performance (Room 109)
- 2 – 2:50 p.m. — VICTOR MENDOZA: My Latin Vibe! / Clinic / Performance (Room 109)
- 3 – 3:50 p.m. — TWINCUSSION: Twin Beats / Daytime Showcase Concert (Wabash Ballroom)
- Hear these instruments: YM-5100, YV-2700, 9000 Series Concert Toms, 8000 Series Concert Toms, FB-9000 Series, Stage Custom Birch Kick Drums, Live Oak Kick Drum, Concert Snare Drum
Virtual PASIC, December 4
- 4 p.m. — NORM WEINBERG: The Art of Touch: How to Train It and Apply It to Your Playing/ Clinic
For a complete list of clinics and performances, visit the PASIC Schedule.