In this episode of the Washington Tattoo Podcast, Mark and Stu interview George Kazianis, a percussionist and composer from Greece. They discuss George's musical journey, his love for percussion instruments, and his approach to composing and arranging music. They also touch on the importance of embracing different music styles and incorporating technology in music creation. George shares his advice for aspiring composers and talks about his upcoming projects.

Takeaways
Embrace different music styles and incorporate them into your compositions and arrangements.
Use technology as a powerful tool in music creation, but also appreciate the organic sound of acoustic instruments.
Cultivate an endless passion for music and embrace opportunities for growth and exploration.
Collaborate with other musicians and artists to create innovative and unique performances.
Compose and arrange music based on personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives.
Respect tradition while striving to innovate and make smart choices in your compositions.
Experiment with different approaches to composition, such as incorporating poetry or collaborating with photographers.
Keep an open mind and be willing to learn from others in order to grow as a composer and musician.

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In this episode of The Washington Tattoo Podcast, Mark and Stu interview Steve Gillespie, a U.S. Army veteran and former member of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Steve shares his journey from starting in music to his career in the Old Guard and his transition to a successful business career. He discusses the importance of humility and adaptability in leadership and shares insights on transitioning from the military to civilian life. Steve also highlights his involvement in volunteer organizations and recommends the book 'The Power of Habit' for mindset transition.

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EPISODE #43 Douglas Howard

One of the leading orchestral percussionists of his generation, Douglas Howard served the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for forty-three years as both Principal Percussionist and Associate Principal Timpanist, retiring in 2018. He also served as Interim Principal Timpanist for the orchestra’s 2009-10 season. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1970, Mr. Howard joined the United States Air Force Concert Band in Washington, DC, first as a percussionist, and later as timpanist. Upon completion of his military service, he was awarded a fellowship to study with Charles Owen at the Aspen Music Festival, and was also appointed Principal Percussionist of The Louisville Orchestra (KY) in 1974. He began his work with the Dallas Symphony in 1975, and has also performed as a guest percussionist with numerous other major American orchestras. As a founding member of the Dallas based world-music ensemble, D’Drum, Mr. Howard has performed as a soloist in Stewart Copeland’s Gamelan D’Drum with the Dallas Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the San Antonio Symphony. He also has performed with D’Drum at PASIC on three different occasions. In 2006, Mr. Howard received the Sabian Lifetime Achievement Award during the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.

Mr. Howard headed the percussion program in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas for 41 years, and he has been a member of the Artist Faculty at the Aspen Festival for 42 years. A 2023 recipient of the PAS Lifetime Achievement in Education Award, he has taught at the Oberlin Percussion Institute, the Ludwig International Percussion Symposium, and has given orchestral masterclasses at institutions such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, Curtis Institute, New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Oberlin College Conservatory, Ithaca College, Temple University, Peabody Conservatory, University of North Texas, and Baylor University. Mr. Howard has toured Europe and Asia with the Dallas Symphony and has often appeared with that orchestra in New York’s Carnegie Hall. His work can be heard on Dallas Symphony recordings spanning four decades with Music Directors Eduardo Mata, Andrew Litton, and Jaap van Zweden, and for record labels including RCA, Angel-EMI, Telarc, Dorian, Delos, and Pro Arte.

Mr. Howard now makes his home in Chapel Hill, NC.



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