Hey Friends, I’m gearing up for my Focus Day performance at PASIC 2017 on Thursday November 9 at 9 am in the Indianapolis Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom. I’ll be presenting Stuart Saunders Smith’s stunning marimba opera entitled The Authors. The piece asks the performer to speak, Read More …
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Baljinder Sekhon’s Double Percussion Concerto with Wind Ensemble video!
Hey Everyone! I had the distinct pleasure of premiering this fantastic new work by Baljinder Sekhon last spring at Carnegie Hall! We did the piece at the University of South Florida last spring as well and just recently performed it at the University of Maryland. Read More …
Fear of Music: Bow Bells (2014) for solo orchestra chimes and soundscape
I recently wrote and premiered a new solo piece for orchestra chimes. The YouTube video can be found here with more info. Enjoy!
PASIC 2013
PASIC 2013 was an incredible success. Thanks so much to all of the many folks involved who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event happen every year. Congrats to Bill Sallak and the New Music / Research Committee on an incredible series of Read More …
McCormick Marimba Festival 2013!
The UMD Percussion Ensemble featuring percussion students Robby Bowen (BM), Paul Keesling (MM), and Eric Plewinski traveled with Dr. Lee Hinkle by invitation to perform at the McCormick Marimba Festival in Tampa, FL at the University of South Florida February 8-9. The students were each Read More …
2013 American Innovators Festival at Wright State University
I spent the weekend with friends and colleagues at Wright State University in Dayton, OH for the 2013 American Innovators Festival at Wright State University. We celebrated the music of Stuart Saunders Smith through a series of lectures, paper presentations, and performances. I presented a Read More …
Percussions Claviers de Lyon and Kroumata Percussion Ensemble at UMD!
Hello Friends, We have three very exciting clinics coming up at UMD that are FREE and open to the public. Please invite any and all students or colleagues you think might be interested in these great events. February 25 – 6 pm to 8:30 pm Read More …
Grover Pro Percussion!
Dr. Hinkle has been invited to join the fine roster of artist endorsers with Grover Pro Percussion. Seasoned professionals, educators, and producers the world over consistently demand Grover Pro Percussion for their unparalleled sound, artisan craftsmanship, and world-class customer service. Check ’em out! Thanks Neil!
First Half of CD in the Bag!
Today I finished up mastering / editing the first half of my first solo CD “Theatrical Music for Solo Percussion.” I’ve got about 35 minutes in the bag and about about the same amount left to record. So far I’ve got Stuart Saunders Smith’s The Authors and Read More …
UMD Percussion Ensemble with the Congressional Chorus!
The University of Maryland Percussion Ensemble has been invited to collaborate with the Congressional Chorus for their November 11 concert at the Church of the Epiphany downtown Washington, DC. The ensemble will be featured on works for chorus, dancers, and percussion. More details can be Read More …