Music for Percussion (Mostly)
Now Available via iTunes
Creating
music among a community of adults is a powerful way
of bringing new fulfillment, new exuberance, to their
lives. But working with this group will be a gift to
me, in more ways than I can express.
I
believe that participating in music – rhythmic,
percussive music in particular – has a unique
capability to bring about profound, positive change
in people. I’ve seen that change up close on countless
occasions. For me, it’s the joy of music –
the joy of human connection.
No Dates Available
NEW
CD
MUSIC
FOR PERCUSSION (MOSTLY)
By Todd Hammes and his Tool and Drum Ensemble
on the Innova Record Label
For sale at www.innova.mu
Music for Percussion (mostly) contains a collection of compositions by percussionist
and composer Todd Hammes. Solo to octet, this recording represents the new breed
of American percussionist. Composing and improvising. Classically Western and
global. Powerful yet sublime.
The Tool and Drum Ensemble is a collective of percussionists (mostly) who have
been assembled to realize the music of Todd Hammes. These performers are classically
trained chamber musicians who are chosen to contribute their own talents and
identities to the music.
Among
the world’s percussionists, Todd Hammes of Tucson,
Arizona is a singular individual. Through his music
– a fascinating, eclectic blend of classical,
world and improvisational styles – Todd presents
to the world his own unique inner vision of sound and
music. Enraptured audiences, fellow musicians and participants
in his engaging workshops experience a special connection
to the raw energy and sensitivity that Todd possesses.
Percussion
and its relationship to the individual is my passion.
My goal is to share with others my great love of
music, and to show them how fun and accessible
music can be…for all of us!
Todd’s
work includes performances both domestically and abroad,
extensive musical composition, teaching and outreach
programs to groups large and small. He has trained with
some of the world’s leading percussionists and
is a life-long student of the percussive arts.
Seeing
Master Percussionist Todd Hammes perform live. Listening
to his recorded compositions. Working with him one-on-one
or in an uplifting group experience. Each such opportunity
brings us closer to the inner pulse that animates our
beings and makes us more whole.
Today,
consider yourself introduced – to Todd
Hammes: Percussion at the Speed of Thought.
My
hope is to share the gift of music and rhythm with
as many individuals as possible.
