Last week, we caught up with Principal Percussionist Marc Damoulakis as he walked us through the many instruments featured in George Crumb’s A Haunted Landscape. Crumb is known for pushing the boundaries of orchestral color — layering unusual instruments and extended techniques to create otherworldly soundscapes 😯 Join us February 12 & 14 as Barbara Hannigan conducts Crumb alongside works by Gershwin, Ruggles, and Barber. | The Cleveland Orchestra

13K views · 198 reactions | Sgt. 1st Class Peter Soroka can tell you - being a percussionist isn't just about the crash of cymbals or boom of bass drums. One must master a myriad of instruments and techniques. As part of their work with composer Frank Ticheli at the Texas Bandmasters Association conference in San Antonio, our Concert Band percussion section explored the depth and breadth of sounds they can create. | The United States Army Band | Facebook

4.6K views · 53 reactions | *clapping intensifies*  Session Percussionist out now 論慎 | Native Instruments | Facebook