Taking the Mystery Out of Interpreting Drum Charts – with Kevin Gianino
About this Webinar – From the NPD Webinar Jazz Series –
Because there is no standard way to notate a drum set chart, students and band directors are regularly challenged with interpreting charts with not enough information, too much information, or written with clutter. Musician/educator Kevin Gianino demonstrates and explains how to solve the problem. Watch this webinar and “solve the mystery” of drum charts.
Our Presenter–
A native of St. Louis, MO, Kevin attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Webster University. He has served as a faculty member for the International Summer Jazz Academy in Poland, the Webster University Summer Jazz Combo Camp, the Strike Institute, and the Jim Widner Big Band and Summer Jazz Camps. He maintains a busy private student schedule, and is in demand as guest artist, clinician, festival adjudicator, and performer.
He is a member of the Webster University Jazz Faculty, the St. Charles Community College Jazz Faculty, Brilliant Corners, The Dave Dickey Big Band, Jazz St. Louis Big Band, and The Hard Bop Heritage Quintet.
Among the numerous artists and organizations with whom he has performed with are Michael Buble, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Idina Menzel, Chris Potter, Billy Childs, Jon Faddis, Terry Gibbs, Rob McConnell, Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, Bob Newhart, Don Rickles, Jay Leno, The St. Louis Municipal Opera (Muny), and The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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To gain the most benefit, please follow these suggested steps:
Step One – Download the Note Page
Prepare to either type your notes into the Word.doc or Google Doc and save the changes, or write in your notes by hand into a printed copy.
Step Two – 
As you view the webinar, we encourage you to take notes as you go along. Feel free to stop the recording and rewind as needed.
Step Three – Download the Action Plan Template
Choose either format; Word Doc or Google Doc. After considering the key points that you wish to implement, describe the point in the ACTION BOX select a date for the initial implementation. Then, select a date that you plan to review and assess the success of the implementation.
Step Four – 
An 80% score or better will result in a Certificate of Completion emailed to the address you provide. Those scoring less than 80% will be allowed to retake the quiz.
Step Five – Review the Follow-up Links and Materials Below
Contact Kevin to arrange in-person clinics, private lessons, or ask a question – EMAIL Kevin Gianino
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The following are from The Nottelmann Blog:
- Help for Your Beginning Jazz Rhythm Section – by J. Richard Dunscomb
- Video Tips from Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band: Listening to the Band
The following are important links to materials or topics discussed in the webinar:
Summer Camps with Kevin Gianino:
Artists and Example Video Links Recommended by Kevin Gianino
- Jeff Hamilton – Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Live In Germany
- Baron Von Ohlen – Stan Kenton in Concert, 1972
- Buddy Rich – “Dancing Men,” Live 1982
- Mel Lewis – Thad Jones/Mel Louis Band, “Groove Merchant,” Live 1968
- Peter Erskine – Maynard Ferguson Band, “Give It One” Live
- Woody Herman Band – “LaFiesta,” Live 1976
- Count Basie Band – “Corner Pocket” Live
- Duke Ellington Band – “Take the ‘A’ Train,” Live 1943
- John Labarbara Big Band – “Caravan,” Live in Studio
- Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – “Mean What You Say,” Live 2009