@Percussion - 290 Donnie Johns

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0:11 intro
2:22 today in history: Beyoncé released 4, vlogger leaked Guns N’ Roses, A Spaniard in the Works, Terry Riley birthday, Harry Partch birthday
7:59 Welcome Donnie Johns!
9:10 The DMV Percussion Academy
10:38 How Donnie adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic
15:02 creating access for all students
19:02 June 24 registration for DMV Percussion Academy
19:45 promoting wellness
23:19 Instagram question: what has been the hardest part of your career?
27:23 food and music
32:28 Gourmet Symphony
36:25 Donnie’s performance career highlights
39:14 freelancing advice
42:14 the state of racism and social justice in percussion and classical music
47:23 How can we help bridge the knowledge gap for non-percussionist band directors?
51:48 PASIC is $60!
52:42 patterns in successful grant proposals
58:09 Michiko Takahashi and the contrabass marimba