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Pete's Percussion Podcast - Pete Zambito

Pete Zambito
Percussion
Percussion Performance
Education
Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble
Mcgill University
10th Wave Chamber Music Collective
New Zealand
Music Education
Cincinnati Conservatory Of Music
Percussion Education
Minneapolis
Eri Isomura
Diversity In Music
Contemporary Art Music Project
Enso Sounds
Sound Healing
Improvisation
University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay
The Innocents Project
Mizzou

A place for long form talk with percussionists and other compelling people.

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West Virginia University Director of the School of Music and Director of the World Music Performance Center Mike Vercelli stops by to talk about his work at WVU along with their incredible percussion inventory (03:10), his work navigating the new fin... more

Minneapolis-based musician, educator, percussionist, recording artist, and visual artist Jenny Klukken stops by to talk about her portfolio career and the challenges of playing marimba in small rooms (04:50), her recording and compositional process, ... more

Sandbox Percussion Group member, as well as freelancer, percussionist, and educator Jonny Allen stops by to talk about all things Sandbox Percussion, including the beginnings of the band, member responsibility to each other, and getting to teach (03:... more

McGill University (QB) Percussion Professor and co-founder of the Percussion Group Sixtrum Fabrice Marandola stops by to talk about his job at McGill, his teaching career in France prior to moving to Canada, the nature of entrepreneurship, and superv... more

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Recent Guests

Jonny Allen
Percussionist and educator; Sandbox Percussion; AMOC member
Sandbox Percussion; American Modern Opera Company
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 487 - Jonny Allen
Fabrice Marandola
Associate Professor of Percussion at McGill University; co-founder of Sixtrum
McGill University; Sixtrum
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 486 - Fabrice Marandola
Jake Nissly
Principal percussionist, San Francisco Symphony; faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 485 - Jake Nissly
Alex Wier
Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; freelancer and chamber player with Present Music
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; Present Music
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 484 - Alex Wier
Andy Miller
Lecturer in Music at Indiana University specializing in percussion and Latin jazz.
Indiana University
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 483 - Andy Miller
Meridythe Witt
Florida-based percussionist, dancer, educator, and freelancer
Universal Studios
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 482 - Meridythe Witt
Mika Godbole
Adjunct professor of percussion at William Paterson University and member of the Mantra Percussion Sextet
William Paterson University
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 481 - Mika Godbole (Part 2)
Kristie Ibrahim
Montreal-based percussionist and educator
Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 478 - Triolet
Gina Ryan
Montreal-based percussionist and educator
Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 478 - Triolet

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Pete Zambito
Host of the podcast, focusing on long-form conversations with percussionists and other compelling people.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Pete is the man

    Great guy, I love the people he brings on. All around chill dude with a chill voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Littlejapanesegirl
    United States7 years ago
  • Adam hopper

    Adam hopper is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dhne'onfms
    United States7 years ago
  • Fantastic Resource!

    The insight revealed in these deep-dive interviews with prominent percussionists (and other musicians) is invaluable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjviets
    United States8 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Pete Zambito is a fantastic listener and host. Guests appear to be really comfortable and easily open up, sharing personal and professional experiences. It's worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barvay
    United States9 years ago

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The host's ability to engage guests leads to insightful and open discussions.
Many express gratitude for the educational content that benefits both aspiring and established musicians.
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Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 486 - Fabrice Marandola
Q: Can you describe the planning and funding approach for Sixtrum as a non-profit in its early days?
They established a non-profit from the outset, set up a board of directors, and structured governance to apply for funding and manage budgets and reporting as a publicly funded ensemble.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 486 - Fabrice Marandola
Q: What was the impetus to go ahead and start that group once you got there?
The idea emerged from a shared desire to combat the decline of percussion ensembles in France and Quebec by creating a six-member ensemble that could perform a wide repertoire, leading to the formation of Sixtrum as a non-profit.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 486 - Fabrice Marandola
Q: So, Fabrice, give me a summation of your percussion activities and responsibilities as they are right now.
He is an Associate Professor of Percussion at McGill and the Delegate Artistic Director of Sixtrum, the percussion sextet he co-founded in 2007; he balances university responsibilities with leading a major contemporary ensemble.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 484 - Alex Wier
Q: How did the steel pan ensemble and the world percussion programming come to life at UWM?
He describes fundraising, student clubs, and partnerships with local ensembles, plus the integration of world music into the percussion program, which broadened opportunities for students and connected the department with Milwaukee's arts community.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 484 - Alex Wier
Q: Tell me about the path to the UWM position and what the early years looked like.
Alex explains his move from Chicago to Milwaukee, his initial part‑time teaching, later expansion of duties, and how strategic collaborations and performance activity helped him transition to a tenure‑track role.

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Focused on long-form conversations, this show features an array of discussions primarily with percussionists and musicians from various backgrounds. Episodes explore a blend of music education, performance techniques, and personal narratives, offering listeners insights into the lives and careers of those involved in the percussion community. Noteworthy themes include the integration of diverse musical styles, the challenges faced by artists, particularly women in the field, and the evolving landscape of percussion education. The host's engaging style likely fosters a comfortable atmosphere that encourages guests to share candidly, making the content deeply relatable and informative for both aspiring musicians and ardent percussion enthusia... more

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