@Percussion - 290 Donnie Johns

★ Support the show by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/atpercussion ★ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atperc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atpercussion/ PodBean: https://atpercussion.podbean.com/ Hosts: Casey Cangelosi, Ben Charles, Karli Viña, and Ksenija KomljenovićIntro music by Reese Maultsby https://www.reesemaultsby.com/  Watch here  Listen below 0:11 intro2:22 today in history: Beyoncé released 4, vlogger leaked Guns N’ Roses, A Spaniard in the Works, Terry Riley birthday, Harry Partch birthday7:59 Welcome Donnie Johns!9:10 The DMV Percussion Academy10:38 How Donnie adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic15:02 creating access for all students19:02 June 24 registration for DMV Percussion Academy19:45 promoting wellness23:19 Instagram question: what has been the hardest part of your career?27:23 food and music32:28 Gourmet Symphony36:25 Donnie’s performance career highlights39:14 freelancing advice42:14 the state of racism and social justice in percussion and classical music47:23 How can we help bridge the knowledge gap for non-percussionist band directors?51:48 PASIC is $60!52:42 patterns in successful grant proposals58:09 Michiko Takahashi and the contrabass marimba