Together, Raymond and Carol Helble have contributed much to the field of percussion.  As a composer, Raymond's percussion catalog ranges from ensemble works to collaborations with Leigh Howards Stevens, and recently a piece for marimba virtuoso Theodor Milkov. Carol Helble organizes MMPAT: Mid-Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy.  It began 10 years ago as a local marimba competition, but now includes categories for other percussion instruments, too. Each year she invites a soloist and clinician - in 2018 that will be Ji-Hye Jung. Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 intro & hello 1:30 Mid-Missouri Percussive Arts Trophy 8:00 Writing for both Mr. Stevens and Mr. Theodore Milkov 22:00 Incorporating percussion into chamber music 34:20 Huge barrel drum?! 36:48 Who do think is an innovator in percussion today? 43:15 Who do think is an innovator in education today? 49:27 Summer percussion festivals 58:00 Diabolic Variations? 1:50:00 Putting yourself on social media?