Massimo Mallets Debut in Los Angeles a Success! On February 19th 2010, Massimo Mallets signed L.A. Recording Artist / Drummer
Ray (Mr. Pittz) Wilson :
Drummer for Big Papa & The TCB.
Massimo Mallets is happy to welcome to its Artist Endorsements list :
Ray "Mr. Pittz" Wilson
Welcome to the Team Ray!
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Massimo Mallets And The Lira Ensemble
At Orchestra Hall, Chicago.
December 27th, 2009
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August 6th, 2009
Drum Circle with
Choppy
Life is Good,
Drums Make it Better !
*Thanks James !
Nice Groove Boys!
Rich, Jacob, Charlie, Corey, Chris (and his other brother) Chris, *James and Shane.
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ROAD TRIP TO THE DEAGAN FACTORY !
APRIL 4TH, 2009
Kyle C. Daniel B. Zach M. Gilberto Serna and Thad S.
On April 4th, 2009 I took some students to Chicago to meet the GREAT Gilberto Serna from Century Mallets.
Choppy Playing an Angklung. (Thanks Dan P. for the correct spelling and history)
1933 Chicago World’s Fair Model Century of Progress Marimba.
In 1933, Clair Omar Musser, who was at that time an employee of the J. C. Deagan Company, assembled a group of 100 musicians to perform as a “marimba orchestra” on the steps of the Hall of Science building for the Chicago World’s Fair. The World’s Fair Marimba Band performed two concerts a day from August 19 to August 26, 1933, for this Century of Progress celebration of the city of Chicago.
For these performances, Musser designed a unique Century of Progress marimba that was symmetrical in appearance in keeping with the art deco designs utilized throughout the fair. Decorated in green “mother of pearl,” the 100 marimbas were built for and purchased by their designated players, each one being labeled with a triangular plaque bearing the player’s name. Of the 100 instruments, 25 had a range of 4 1/2 octaves (c-f) and 75 had a range of 3 1/2 octaves (f-c), each of which were purchased for $500 or $350, respectively.
Zack playing on a King Geroge Marimba
In 1934, Clair Omar Musser began to organize his 100-piece marimba ensemble known as the International Marimba Symphony Orchestra (IMSO). Musser coordinated all activities of the ensemble, including auditioning the players, arranging the music, and designing the unique King George marimba, which was built by the J. C. Deagan company expressly for the IMSO.
Only 102 King George marimbas were built: 100 for each member of the orchestra, one for Musser himself, and one as a spare. The marimbas were also personalized for the performers. Each was adjusted to the height of the individual player and each featured the name of the member engraved on the gold British coat-of-arms on the front of the instrument.
On Sunday, March 22nd the director of L.e.a.P, Evolution, JumP Start and Camp Drum, Jeff Hoke passed away.
Hearts On Fire, Minds On Ice!
You will be missed.
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Hudson Music Welcomes "Choppy" to the T.I.P. (teacher’s integration program). Hudson Music provides superb quality video and audio products for music instruction and entertainment. Hudson Music is the producer of Tommy Igoe's "Groove Essentials & Groove Essentials 2.0. DVD's and Books". Learn more about the T.I.P program and all that Hudson Music has to offer @ www.hudsonmusic.com