157 - Lynn VartanJoining us this week is percussionist Lynn Vartan, Director of Percussion at Southern Utah University. A common thread in her various projects is the idea of cultural exchange, whether she is founding duos or engaging in other large scale projects. She is featured on several Grammy-nominated CDs. Watch here. Listen below.0:00 Intro and hello4:40 Influence of Evelyn Glennie?  Visual performance persona and look.  15:30 Your signature mallets20:50 Laurel: The Lemming Conspiracy41:30 APEX - Lynn's podcast at the Southern Utah University51:05 Into yoga?53:30 Working with Michael Colgrass?57:13 Approach to running percussion ensemble rehearsal?  Balance, being efficient, economy of words.  1:02:13 Podcast Speed Trivia