TAMS Percussion Podcast

In this episode, Michael, Sky, and Sui-Lin take on a variety of interesting topics including the wrap up of the semester, some of our most embarrassing percussion moments of the year, a few cuica impressions from Michael and Sky. There are also some interesting stories including the natural balance of introvertedness and extrovertedness, driving around in Washington D.C. and trying to get Michael to finally come to Chicago! You won't want to miss this episode of the TAMS Percussion podcast!

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Joining Michael, Sky and Sui Lin today on Episode Nine of the TAMS Percussion Podcast is Earl Yowell! 

Earl Yowell was the Professor of Percussion Studies at Shenandoah Conservatory from 2007-2021. In addition to teaching during his time at Shenandoah, he has also been a featured soloist with the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

Prior to his appointment at Shenandoah, he performed for 20 seasons as the principal timpanist and percussionist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He toured extensively with the SPCO throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He was a featured soloist with internationally famous percussionist Evelyn Glennie in the SPCO performances of Andrzej Panufnik’s “Concertino for Timpani, Percussion and Strings” and was timpani soloist in the Chamber Orchestra’s premier performances of Johann Carl Christian Fischer’s “Symphony for Eight Obbligato Timpani.” In 2006 and 2007 he has appeared as a Chamber music soloist with the SPCO. His performance of Marta Ptaszynskas multiple percussion solo Spiderwalk in 2007 received both audience and critical acclaim. He was also a regular performer with the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota where in 2001 he premiered, with cellist Yo Yo Ma, a concert of new chamber music works. The making of this concert was the subject of a PBS television production. In addition to participating in numerous recordings with the SPCO. Yowell has also played on two Grammy A ward-winning albums: “The Art of Arleen Auger” and Samuel Barber’s ”Antony and Cleopatra.” He has appeared on Minnesota Public Radio’s “Saint Paul Sunday” and “Prairie Home Companion” programs.

More recently in 2010, he was a guest clinician for the Atlanta International Timpani Seminar. In 2011, Yowell was invited to be a guest artist at the 9th International Patagonia Percussion festival in Argentina. He was also in 2011 a featured Timpani clinician at the 50th Anniversary International Percussive Arts Society Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2012, Yowell served as a judge for the Mock Percussion Audition at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

While teaching he has also maintained an active performing schedule. Performing solo and chamber works and with orchestras. He performed as timpanist with the Atlanta Symphony in 2008 and 2011 and percussionist with the Maryland Symphony 2009. In 2010 he also performed with the internationally acclaimed percussion group, Nexus. In the fall of 2008, he performed the world premiere of William Cahn’s “Night Ride for Timpani and Orchestra.” Additionally, in 2008 he co-founded the Ear Candy Contemporary Music Series. He also served on the Symphonic Committee of the Percussive Arts Society.

More modernly, you can find Earl Yowell working on crafting timpani mallets and writing new music for percussion solos and ensembles! 

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In this episode of the TAMS Percussion Podcast, Michael and Sky interview Scott Brown, the founder of the percussion company Flam 7 Percussion. "Established in early 2020 in Cincinnati, FLAM 7 is a brand providing equipment, advice & world-class instruction to individuals and programs nationwide. We are firm believers that who you know and where you're born shouldn't affect your ability to chase your dreams. Proud authorized retailer of ProMark, Evans, Innovative Percussion, OffWorld Percussion, Marimba One, Malletech & more." In addition to providing instruments and teaching materials, Flam 7 is also known for their philanthropy and helps to provide students who do not have materials to help themselves advance in the marching arts. Join us as we talk to Scott about his beginnings in the field, his charity in marching percussion and how to keep a positive mindset in the face of adverse situations. 

For more information on Flam 7 Percussion, you can visit their website: https://www.flam7.com/ or follow them on instagram @flam7percussion.

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In this episode, Michael, Sky, and Sui-Lin have a variety of interesting conversations about a variety of interesting topics. Some of these include how their schools adapted to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a few performances we enjoyed, and why Michael likes to mess with a light in his room while everyone is recording :) 

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Join Michael and Sky as we talk about ways to keep a positive mindset and more discussions on Imposter Syndrome and some fun stories about growth as musicians and as people!

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In this episode of the TAMS Percussion Podcast, Michael and Sui Lin explore the topics of keeping a positive mindset and how to overcome imposter syndrome.

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Daniel Kelly II has been sharing his talent with the world since the young age of two. His goal is to learn new ways to improve as a percussionist and to help motivate other musicians to continue pressing forward to achieve their goals. 

Join us in an interview with Daniel Kelly as we talk about his new book, "The Inner Musician", his many business ventures in and around Winchester Virginia, his unique take on the music industry, and his experience winning the Shure Mics Drum Competition in 2019.

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In this episode of the TAMS Percussion Podcast, we interviewed Keeghan Fountain. Keeghan is an up and coming name in the composing scene with a more pop style approach to percussion and incorporates his style not just in the classical world, but is also a popular name on social media such as TikTok, Instagram, and others. We sat down with Keeghan to ask about his upbringing, inspirations for composing, his rise to success on social media, and where the future of composition is heading. You will not want to miss this episode!

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The second episode of the TAMS Percussion Podcast dives into the topics of what to have to help you succeed as a percussionist including some essential gear, mindsets, and expectations of new groups. We also take the time to discuss what burnout is, how we handle burnout, and what we can do as people to recover from burnout. 

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Another huge shoutout again to Chance Morris for composing the intro for our podcast! Follow him on Instagram @chance_morris99

This first episode of the TAMS Percussion Podcast introduces us to our three co-hosts Michael Dolese, Alfred "Sky" Fajardo, and Sui- Lin Tam as they talk about their backgrounds and introduction to percussion as well as their most fond memories of the instrument family. They also discuss the mission statement for this podcast, and discuss incorporating their unique interpretations to performance and pedagogy into the show. 

Huge shoutout to Chance Morris for composing the intro for our podcast! Follow him on Instagram @chance_morris99