William James

Principal Percussionist, St Louis Symphony Orchestra

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Videos for each chapter in The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll.

Setting Up to the Drum

Gripping the Sticks

The Basic Principles of the Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll

Implementing All Three Principles Into One Stroke

Building a Sustained Roll and Developing the Sound

The Release of the Roll

Alternating Between Single Strokes and a Roll

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Packing up the car for my first day of school... I mean work for the year. Adults take first day of school pictures too right?

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Great first visit to @mizzou The studio is already rolling @meganarns See you in a few weeks!

It’s still a month away from the first rehearsal and I am so freakin giddy to finally be playing this. Maybe the best snare drum part in all the land. 😍🤩💪💪

@stlsymphony prep. #Salonen #YesThoseAreTheRightNotes @mostlymarimba #OmegaVibes #OmegaSoundsSoGood

When your kid is home sick nap time becomes practice time. #multitasking #percussion #marimba

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