Hall of Fame 2018

by Lauren Vogel Weiss Richard Weiner was an integral part of the “Cleveland sound” for almost a half-century, during which time he served as principal percussionist of the Cleveland Orchestra. From the delicate jingle of the tambourine to the roar of the bass drum, he provided the perfect “color” on top of the shimmering strings…

by Robyn Flans Reflecting back on his life, drummer/percussionist Joe Porcaro knows that one decision above all others was life-changing: he needed to move from Hartford, Connecticut to Los Angeles. “I got to the point in my life where I knew I couldn’t go any further,” Porcaro explained. “I was doing a lot of symphony…

by Lauren Vogel Weiss One of the newest members of the PAS Hall of Fame, Peters, unfortunately, will not be able to accept this honor in person, as he passed away on October 28, 2017 at the age of 82. But his music lives on, through his recordings with the Dallas Symphony and Los Angeles…