Model Musicians-2
Who are YOUR models for music?
Which performing artists do YOU listen to on YOUR instrument?
Who is a STANDARD – model of excellence? This certainly is NOT a complete list as there are many models which are not listed. This is simply a start.
Listening to distinguished renown performers on our instrument is one of the best ways we learn using our ears.
What should we be listening and looking for when we hear these performers?
- Tone, pitch, and balance
- Technique, skills, and rhythmic precision
- Control, gracefulness,
- Style and Musical Expression
Soloists/Teachers:
| David Skidmore | Ian Rosenbaum | Evelyn Glennie |
| Rob Knopper | Kieko Abe | Chris Lamb |
| Alan Abel | Mark Ford | Colin Currie |
| Marilyn Mazur | Ludwig Albert |
Ensembles:
| So Percussion | Amsterdam Percussion Group | New England Conservatory Percussion Ensemble |
| Third Coast Percussion | Nexus | Stomp |