094 - Jacob GarciaJacob Adam Garcia is a Texas-based classical percussionist finishing a DMA at UNT and actively performing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  He and Laurel crossed paths at The Boston Conservatory.He teaches percussion at Texas Woman's University, serves as Principal Percussionist at The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, and is a section player for The Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, and the Dallas Winds.Watch here. Listen below.0:00 Intro and hello4:15 Jacob's multiple teaching and performing jobs5:30 Cars and gear...10:50 Life and finishing up your DMA15:45 Making time19:40 Student debt forgiveness (part 2). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan49:30 Quick on Megan's I-Ching DMA presentation1:00:44 Chamber Music America

093 - Carol and Raymond HelbleTogether, 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.0:00 intro & hello1:30 Mid-Missouri Percussive Arts Trophy8:00 Writing for both Mr. Stevens and Mr. Theodore Milkov22:00 Incorporating percussion into chamber music34:20 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 festivals58:00 Diabolic Variations?1:50:00 Putting yourself on social media?