The @Percussion Podcast - Episode 4 - Sean Connors

004 - Sean Connors

 

From Third Coast Percussion, this week we are joined by Sean Connors.

Topics:  Third Coast Percussion Ensemble, Inuksuit - John Luther Adams, Black Earth Percussion Group, Creativity part 2

0:00  Intro and hello 
2:13  Ben: Black Earth Percussion Group
12:38  Third Coast Percussion administrative responsibilities
14:13  Megan: “Inuksuit” by John Luther Adams
28:03  Laurel: Thoughts on "Creativity" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi part 2, domain and field
33:20  Conor Mulford: By your definition, what separates a good performer from a great one?
44:08  Gip Chan: Do you think percussion programs will separate themselves into different major instrument programs in the future? (similar to the way string players specialize on one major instrument)
53:11  Jade Hails: How do you get past “The Wall” – or that point where you almost have a certain technique (one handed rolls, larger intervals, etc.) in your practicing?
54:51 Jordon Bible: Going off some of the questions above, how do you personally network with people? I know that getting your name out there is important and I’m curious as to how you approach getting more opportunities?
57:03  Networking through social media
1:01:47  Wrap