Hall of Fame 1995

by James A. Strain Everett “Vic” Firth – timpanist, educator, entrepreneur and composer – says that he was “honored and delighted” when informed of his election to the PAS Hall of Fame. “Compliments from one’s peers are the thing a person values most,” he said, “so I feel it is a great distinction to be…

by Rebecca Kite Distinguished as both a performer and teacher, George Gaber’s lifetime achievements include work with many of the most important orchestras, composers and conductors of the twentieth century. His dedication to teaching and standard of excellence live on in his numerous students who are involved in all areas of music throughout the world….

by Rick Mattingly You’ll rarely see Jim Chapin without a pair of sticks and a practice pad. Part of it is his sheer love of playing; part of it comes from when his book Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer was first published in 1948 and he was frequently challenged to prove that the patterns…