Check You Later for solo cello pan, March 2020. Available for purchase here.
RECORDINGS -
“Four Reflectiions for Marimba” by Nicholaus Meyers
“High Mas” by David Rudder, performed with Paul G. Ross and Bill Sallak, arranged & produced by Paul G. Ross.
“Wrestiling,” from But I’m a Cheerleader - the Musical, lyrics by Bill Augustin, music by Andrew Abrams, orchestration by Sam Davis, editing by Michael Vecchio
“Summer Song” by Dr. Cliff Alexis, arranged and edited by Paul G. Ross, performed by the Legacy Steelband
“Confusion Reggae” by Dr. Cliff Alexis, produced by Paul G. Ross, performed by the Legacy Steelband featuring Liam Teague,
podcast
Podcast: My podcast, Art Lives, features interviews with artists about their art and their lives. Through these conversations we learn the commonalities and the uniqueness of every artist’s path. I hope this podcast can inspire people to make art, to seek new art, and increase empathy in our world. The podcast is on an extended hiatus at the moment, but I hope to resume next year,
WORK IN PROGRESS
I am the chairperson of the Percussive Arts Society Diversity Alliance, which coordinates efforts to develop and foster initiatives aimed at expanding membership diversity and enhancing community outreach, with special emphasis on serving historically marginalized populations within PAS and throughout the world. We have many important projects underway. Contact me to join! Check out our website for excellent teaching and repertoire resources: https://www.pas.org/get-involved/diversity-alliance
Sabar Drumming. An ongoing effort to study, share, and archive this fantastic music from Senegal. Please email me for resources from my 2016 PASIC clinic, "Unlocking Sabar; Performing and Listening to Senegalese Drum Music" with Dr. Sonja Branch.
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Recent Lectures and Publications
“Musical Creativity with the Tambourine and Triangle”
“Sabar Drumming & Malinke Drumming:” Learn to love and respect this amazing music.
“Steelpan History & Techniques”
“Clave Citizenship: Music from around the world can help improve rhythm, musicianship and empathy.”
"Healthy Artistry? The pursuit of Art, Health and Happiness."
“Make a Plan for Your Audition,” Rhythm Scene, Volume 6, Number 6 (December 2019): 22
“Seven Tips for a Healthy Summer Season,” Rhythm Scene, Volume 6, Number 3 (May 2019): 10.
"Bernard Woma: Learning Dagara Gyil," Percussive Notes, Volume 54, Number 4 (September 2016): 30-31.
"Improving Percussion Sounds," Instrumentalist, Volume 67, Number 3 (October 2012): 24-27.
"The Steelpan Timeline." Continuing project on the evolution of the voices of the steel orchestra.