William James

Principal Percussionist, St Louis Symphony Orchestra

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The Modern Concert Snare Drum Roll by William James is available for purchase from Meredith Music.

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Chapter Videos

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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If you can’t find me this summer. I’ll be right here. #ThisIsAwesome

A rare night out. Just what we needed.

I know it’s in the 70’s but I felt like a fire.

@stlsymphony @jazzdotorg on one stage. This weekend. #LoveMyJob #ThisIsGoingToBeSoCool #Schwingin

We brought out the kitchen sink for the last week of the season. Jazz at Lincoln Center w @stlsymphony for the Marsalis Swing Symphony. Plus Bernstein Prelude, Fugue and Riffs and “On the Town” #GoingOutWithABang

Negative: 5:45 wake up from baby. Positive: this sunrise.

This doesn’t seem real....

Moved the vast majority of my instruments to the new house today. @stephjones11 this can not be used as evidence later that I own too many drums. Lots of @zildjiancompany #Malletech @evansdrumheads @groverpro @beetle_percussion stuff in that truck!!!!!

1 week after our move, I’d like to introduce everyone to the carpet in our living room. #boxesaregone #wellmostofthem

Moving. Day three. This baby gate challenged me today. There were four letter words. But it’s up.

Cardboard casualties

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