The @Percussion Podcast - Episode 5 - Ted Atkatz

007 - Ted Atkatz

Far too much fun was had with Ted Atkatz, our guest this week. He's a super busy guy this coming year, hosting TAPS in two locations. 

Topics:  TAPS, Student Debt Forgiveness, no.2 from Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Creston Marimba Concertino

  Watch here.  Listen below.

0:00  Intro and hello
1:10  Jade Hails: Tell us about TAPS!
3:11  The multi-faceted percussionist
6:34  Ben: Paul Creston’s “Concertino for Marimba”
12:31  TAPS Australia
18:40  Megan: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan
32:10  “Opus Day” by Ivan Offlich
33:12  Talking about finances with your students/teachers, working while in school
40:33  Laurel: Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
46:24  Michael Neumeyer: Ted, please tell us about your experience in NYCO/rock gigging versus your classical/orchestral work. Similarities? Differences?
52:28  Unexpected surprises in the orchestra
54:12  Long distance running
56:16  Christopher Rouse’s “Der Gerettete Alberich”
57:53  More banter and wrap