It has seemed a fairly common trend in my career that the musical universe will see to it that if I play one kind of instrument, more of that will follow.
I first noticed it in my freshman year of college. I had to get a substitute for percussion ensemble and as I mentioned what instruments I was playing for each piece, I realized I played brake drum in all of them. And prominently, not just as an occasional color. One piece started with me on a bar in 7/8 of solo brake drum, and that was my only instrument for that piece!
I've had it happen with vibraphone a number of times as well as snare drum. Right now it seems to be a twofer in that I'm playing a good bit of timpani AND a good bit of opera music.
I just finished the Opening Night Opera Gala with the Dream Orchestra in Santa Monica. Fabulous group with fabulous soloists, and featuring a side-by-side program with several talented high school musicians. A fantastic night of music making.
And later this month (and into October) I'll be performing with the Center Stage Opera company right here in the San Fernando Valley. Come check it out at Reseda High school on Saturday, October 3rd at 7:30pm or Sunday, October 4th at 3:30pm.
It should be great, I hope to see you there.
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