Will James, featured on the podcast previously as an active percussion blog, finally joins us for an episode at the launch of his giant new project: The Repertoire.  Will is Principal Percussionist of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, a position he won in his mid-20's while a member of the New World Symphony.

He guest lectures regularly at the University of Missouri - with Megan!!

Watch here. Listen below.

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0:00 Hello

3:45 Recording "The Repertoire"

11:27 When should we introduce orchestral excerpts to students?

24:04 How many auditions did you take and how did you prepare from one to the next?

27:05 Mega Organ art installation

35:38 Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll book?

38:12 An artist agreeing with NEA cuts

1:08:08 Quick questions from FB (bourbon, exercise, St. Louis Symphony, Grover signature drum