Video

Raw footage from a TV show about the J. C. Deagan Company.
In the “hot” style of Sammy Herman.

Raw footage from a TV show about the J. C. Deagan Company.
In the improv dance-style of George Hamilton Green.
Featuring Nancy Zimmerman and Barbara Rhyneer.

Raw footage from a TV show about the J.C. Deagan Company.
The most musical (imho) of Clair Musser’s preludes for marimba.

Composed by me for a performance by Dichotomies Dancing,
featuring just the two percussionists (Carrie Biolo and James A. Strain),
who dance first on the floor with their feet, then on the
instruments with their mallets! A visually entertaining work for two percussion.

Introduction by Christopher Zimmerman and James F. Culley
for the Marquette Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Russell Peck’s
“The Glory and the Grandeur” concerto for three percussion,
featuring Carrie Biolo, James F. Culley and James A. Strain.

The Glory and the Grandeur by Russell Peck.
Concerto for three percussion featuring
Carrie Biolo, James F. Culley and James A. Strain,
performed by the Marquette Symphony Orchestra
under the direction of Christopher Zimmerman.

MY FAV ENCORE! Anchors Aweigh ala Sammy Herman!
It’s an old recording with bad quality,
but still fun to see and hear! Enjoy!
Accompanied by the NMU Symphonic Band,
under the direction of Stephen Grugin.

Superior Elements by James A. Strain. Commissioned for
Lake Superior Day. Selected by the College Music Society
Super-Regional Midwest Conference in their Call for Scores.
Performed by Dichotomies Dancing
(Carrie Biolo and James A. Strain, percussion; Maria Formolo, dancer.)