William James

Principal Percussionist, St Louis Symphony Orchestra

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Gershwin – Porgy and Bess

Gershwin – Porgy and Bess

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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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The @stlsymphony gets it. I made the sad trip to work yesterday to drop off music I won’t have the opportunity to play due to canceled concerts. Yes it’s sad that the music won’t happen but to me what’s sad is that I won’t make it with my colleagues. As I drove up to the hall, rather than seeing images of ads for upcoming concerts I see images of us. The ones making the music. Thank you to whoever in marketing made this decision because it means a lot. While sad it was also moving. Looking forward to making music with these colleagues soon.

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I am thoroughly confused.

What to do between morning and evening concerts? Some snatch technique with @lift4life_weightliftingteam Bolero might be a little louder tonight 🤣🥁

Light week coming up. 🥁 👀 @stlsymphony

I like to call these 3rd grade art projects. Big week next week. Any guesses to the piece?

Springtime weather can’t come soon enough. Enjoy some milder temperatures here in St. Louis before winter returns.

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