Axiom Percussion
Eclectic musicians Andrew Beall, Richard Grimes, and myself have combined efforts to form this very unique percussion chamber ensemble.
Here you will find photos or links to photo galleries of performances and events from over the years. The pages that require a username and password are labeled with an (*) and are for participants of that particular event only. If you were a part of one or more of these events and would like to obtain the entrance info to a particular photo gallery that is protected, please email me at phantomdrum01@hotmail.com
Photo Archive
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Me, Lee, & She-E
Taken at the end of Lee’s Summer Seminar in 2003. Lee’s summer seminar remains ones of my most memorable summers thus far. It not only changed the way I play and teach marimba, but it introduced me to some wonderful people with whom I still keep close contact.
Uneven Souls
Performance of my Selva Negra arrangement. This original arr. for percussion was used as the ending of my senior ‘production’ Uneven Souls at the University of Arkansas. Seen here are Fernando Valencia on congas, Aaron Collins on kit, my self on double-seconds, and Dorothy Valencia on vibes. Also performing and not seen are Daniel Dossey and bass guitar & doumbeck, Patrick O’ Donnell on marimba, and Trevor Bessner on marimba.
A growing Artist
I have found my sound in Malletech. I feel totally free and able to create in the most unique manor when I am on my 5.0 Roadster. Seen here warming up before my debut performance on the instrument.
Procrastinators and the Super 7
Performing with PCI’s Procrastinators in Sadelia, MO. I’ve been with PCI since 2005 and still enjoy jamming with any of the crew. Two of my favorites seen here with me: Robert Rodriguez and Cacho.
Scottish Mayhem
A performance at Scarbrough Fair in 2006 with Scottish Mayhem. Formerly of The Rogues, pipers Jimmy Mitchell & Lars Sloan and bodran/front man Brian Blalock combined with myself and Daniel Dossey for a series of performances in 2006. Mayhem fans, expect new and exiting things to come.
PASIC 2006
A big year. Students Jonathan Leal again took the high school snare crown and Randy Briggs finished runner-up by 0.5 in the college tenor category. I performed with University of Texas Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Burritt, in a showcase concert as 2006 College Percussion ensemble competition winners. Seen here are a crew of former students of mine from Arkansas who are all percussion majors at the University of Central Arkansas.
Free Music Night at Darwin’s
I organized an ‘after recital’ recital, on Austin’s famous downtown 6th street. Darwin’s Pub hosted Free Music Night in April featuring 7 different groups made up of myself, good friends, and great colleagues. Event sponsors included Darwin’s Pub, Fitch17.com, and Jimmy John’s Subs. See the Flyer and line up HERE.
Here we go...
Seen here are all of the guest performers in my UT Masters recital (minus Thad Anderson and Jeff Otto). These are some of the greatest people any musician could ever work with. View the recital program HERE.
United Kingdom Trip 2007
VIEW UK 07 ALBUM*
The Tartan Terrors
Canada’s own Tartan Terrors have entertained audiences all over North America with their great music, comedy, and dancing. You will periodically find me sitting in with this great Scottish performance group.
Victorious in 2005!
Students Jonathan Leal (left) and Randy Briggs (right) were the high school solo champions at PASIC 2005 in Columbus, OH. Randy, a senior from Ft. Smith, AR took the tenor drum category and Jonathan, a sophomore from Elsa, TX took the snare drum category. Great job fellas!!
Bereket Concert
Bereket: The University of Texas Middle Eastern Ensemble gave its first UT concert in 2007. Under the direction of Dr. Sonia Seeman and myself as percussion director, the groups gave many performances throughout the Austin area.
Below are private photo galleries, but please feel free to view the photos on this page.
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Cooperstown 2007 HOF Weekend
VIEW HOF 07 ALBUM*
Canada 2007
VIEW CA 07 ALBUM*
Undefeated Full Metal Jackets
The Edcouch-Elsa winter drumline, Full Metal Jackets were undefeated during my lone year as district percussion director. The group was also invited to perform at the 2005 UT Pan American Day of Percussion as well as the opening of a new Wal-Mart in the area!
Panama City 2004
VIEW SB 04 ALBUM*
2005 UT Longhorn Drumline
The University of Texas Longhorn Band during a pre-game performance in the Championship 2005 season when I served as drumline instructor. If you liked the football team, you should have heard that drumline! Great group of kids and a great organization.
Cardinals Win in 2006!
VIEW WS 06 ALBUM*
Eagle Made Products Premier at PASIC 2007
Eagle Made Mallet Racks and Eagle Made Keyboard Covers made their premier in Columbus, OH at PASIC 2007. With the combined efforts of myself, Gary and Debby Eagle from Northwest Arkansas, and Kitty Eagle from Oklahoma City, we are now designing and distributing unique percussion items.
Hawaii Trip 2008
Cardinals 08- Opening Day & Winter Warm-Up
NYU Pipes and Drums in NYC 2008
As the new Drum Sergeant and Music Instructor at NYU, I now lead the NYUPD Drum Corps to perform in New York City’s most prestigious venues including Radio City Music Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, The Grand Hyatt, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Madison Square Garden, and Yankee Stadium.
Drumming in Arkansas
To prepare for my upcoming tours with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as PASIC solo competition, I would often perform my snare drum solo and other Regiment excerpts at various points around the University of Arkansas.
Words Unspoken
Presented as my junior recital, “Words Unspoken, the Untold Tales of our Time” is a percussion-based production fusing different facets of art including standard and new music for percussion, dance, poetry, and theater. The cast of 36 performed the 2 hour program for a packed house at the University of Arkansas in May of 2002.
A Crossroad
After many years living a double-life as an athlete and musician, I chose to pursue my passion for music at the University of Arkansas. I continued to perform in many different area groups and had the honor of having this picture displayed at an area photo studio for quite some time.
City of Washington Pipe Band
Lead by Drum Sergeant Jon Quigg, I have joined the ranks of one of the only Grade I bagpipe bands in the United States.
World Pipe Band Championships 2008
Performing with my great friends, the Silver Thistle Pipes and Drums from Austin, TX.
NYC PAS Weekend of Percussion 2009
As a featured clinician at the 2009 NYCPASWOP, I assembled the first ever New York City All-Star Scottish Drum Corps to perform with me at the end of what was a memorable weekend in NYC.
World Pipe Band Championships 2009
Performing with the Ulster Scottish Pipe Band from Philadelphia, PA. Ulster took 3rd overall and a World Championship in Drumming. Seen here with my good friends after the awards ceremony.
