Episode 3 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features a roundtable discussion with five ABOP Founders:Tim Adams, former Principal Timpanist with the Pittsburgh SymphonyDouglas Cardwell, former Principal Timpanist with the New Mexico PhilharmonicMichael Crusoe, former Principal Timpanist with the Seattle SymphonyJosh Jones, former Principal Percussionist with the Kansas City Philharmonicand the host, Raynor Carroll, former Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles PhilharmonicThe Founders, all Black classical musicians, share their stories on the factors and elements that aided and guided them in reaching their goals.ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us (http://www.abop.us)

Part 2 of a two-part conversation with Professor Johnny Lee Lane. Prof Lane, known to many as one of the nation's foremost college percussion educators, talks about the US Percussion Camp, how he connects with and prepares his students, and his thoughts on being inducted into the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. Co-hosted by Raynor Carroll and Dr. Don Parker. ABOP is the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists.

Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Professor Johnny Lee Lane. Prof Lane, known to many as one of the nation's foremost college percussion educators, talks about his early influences, education, and positions with Tennessee State University, and Eastern Illinois University. Co-hosted by Raynor Carroll and Dr. Don Parker. Please subscribe and send comments to [email protected] is the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. Visit our website: www.abop.us (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3131383/episodes/new/www.abop.us)