Why is music important to people? For many musicians, this is the 21st century question. We are interviewing guest artists from all over the world: to realize the value of music and its role in our lives.
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Why is music important to people? For many musicians, this is the 21st century question. We are interviewing guest artists from all over the world: to realize the value of music and its role in our lives. Subscribe and join the discussion!
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September 17, 2022
<p>Don Johns is an in-demand percussion performer and educator in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Mr. Johns is principal timpanist of the Apollo Orchestra, and performs with the Soulful Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Annapolis Symphony, Maryland Symphony, Mid-Atlantic Symphony, Bay-Atlantic Symphony, and the American Festival Pops Orchestra. Additionally, Mr. Johns is a member of the Gateways Festival Orchestra and the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra. Mr. Johns is the Director of DMV Percussion Academy,Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Bowie State University, and Percussion Director at Northwestern High School. He holds a Master of Music Degree in Percussion Performance and Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from the University of Maryland. Don Johns is endorsed by Yamaha, Innovative Percussion, and Black Swamp Percussion, and serves on the Education Committee for the Percussive Arts Society.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival">https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival</a></p>

September 3, 2022
<p>Our guest today is percussionist Sean Daniels from the DMV Music Academy's Co-Lab Music Festival. </p> <p>Sean Daniels was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent most of his youth growing up in Dayton, Ohio where he played in the public school’s concert, marching and stage bands. While attending Alabama State University he developed a love for Jazz music. He continued studying music at The Ohio State University as well as the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has performed on stage as a drummer with jazz greats Kenny Garrett, Rufus Reid, Tommy Newsome, Lou Rawls and as a vibe player with Carl Allen and others. He received jazz music instruction from Dr. Billy Taylor, Hank Marr, and Ed Saindon just to name a few. Dr. Daniels currently serves as Timpanist for the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra, an all African American Symphony Orchestra based in Charleston, South Carolina. His recordings are available through I-tunes, amazon and cd baby.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival" target="_blank">https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival</a></p>

August 30, 2022
<p>Anthony Townes is the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Director of Bands at Northwestern High School. He has held this position since 2000. Prior to this appointment, he taught in Baltimore City and County Public Schools for ten years. His bands have received several accolades and superior ratings in symphonic, jazz, marching, and percussion ensembles. As a performer, he was a touring drum set artist, playing for a variety of R&B groups throughout the 1990s. He serves as an active leader with the National Band Association. In February 2019, Mr. Townes and the Northwestern High School VPA Symphonic Band served as the featured ensemble for the Maryland Music Educators Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival" target="_blank">https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/colabfestival</a></p>
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