The Percussion in the Orchestra

Utah Symphony Principal Percussion Keith Carrick talks about his studies and career playing percussion, discusses the role of oercussion in the orchestra, and plays a solo.
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[@briananderson8428]

I think Mr. Carrick would also be a phenomenal teacher. His descriptions about the very complex principal percussion position and set of instruments is so naturally informative and at ease. I had not realized how many logistics go into setting up each percussion section player and using the best of their abilities---well before the actual concert. Lots of considerations for a principal percussion professional. This is a superb summary of the section. Well done!

[@chenwenhua2269]

I am also a percussion major, I love the marimba and the xylophone. But of course the orchestra won't have that super dignified sound without the tympani. Thanks so much for this video. I am also now an orchestra conductor and arranger, I shared this video to my percussionists.

[@electricpants8194]

my dude just fucking killed that snare drum

[@percussionstore3374]

thank you for sharing this! excellent talent.

[@ellachen2582]

nice! Sound so good.

[@IKI-KIKI]

I really enjoyed this. Mad props, thank you!

[@francescoanastasio2021]

That first part vaguely reminds me of the movie "prova d'orchestra" by Fellini

[@himmy0169]

It's very fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@marchelfman3278]

I usually play the bassoon, but I recently got the chance to play in a percussion ensemble which was an eye opener and a lot of fun. I just started playing the Contrabassoon and I’m pretty sure it plays lower notes than the bass drum.

[@brynkirsch5195]

great!

[@thegetnoticedcoach]

nice

[@richardwilliams473]

I notice that he uses matched grips on his snare drum sticks

[@ryanm.russellsmusicrecordi63]

Very nice Keith Carrick. My brothers name is also Keith.

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[@ellachen2582]

lemme go like.

[@carterkenney8818]

What about the marimba? Or is that a type of Xylophone?

[@beverlyhawkins4564]

This answer is from Keith Carrick: The xylophone and marimba are both made of wood, but differ in their pitch range. The xylophone is like a violin and the marimba is like a cello.

[@mattheasboelter5217]

The marimba does have a lower range than the xylophone but it also has a much mellower, less piercing sound. That's what it's really known for.

[@chenwenhua2269]

it also depends on the mallets you use. The mallets changes the timbre of the certain percussion.

[@corkz5]

Who is here because of there music teacher

[@wolfgrace210]

Me

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