0:00 Intro and hello
3:18 Laurel: Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Habit 1: be proactive
7:18 Reasons for starting a chamber group and competition
10:19 Sonic Generator chamber ensemble
12:26 Modern Snare Drum Competition and passion for the snare drum
17:22 Process of commissioning, future of the competition
21:08 University of Illinois, Tom Siwe, and figuring out the future
24:15 Preparing for an audition while maintaining a job
31:41 Future of symphony orchestras in the U.S.
38:12 Ben: Happy Birthday Emil Richards
45:33 Ted Jackson: What led you to start a “Modern” snare drum competition instead of just one with standard repertoire? Do you find it difficult to find repertoire for the competition each year and how often do you commission for the competition?
49:01 Jade Hails: What do you look for when you are picking a snare drum solo to play? Which of those elements do you throw in when you compose your own solos? And which of those elements make one solo better than other solos?
51:38 The Noble Snare
56:31 Advice for students preparing for the Modern Snare Drum Competition, sound production
1:01:28 Wrap
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