Beverley Johnston is an internationally known percussionist on faculty at the University of Toronto. Her concerts often feature dramatic and theatrical elements, making her unique in the field.She has released several CDs, and been on faculty at percussion seminars all around the world. In 2009 she was given the distinction of becoming an Ambassador of the Canadian Music Centre in honor of her exemplary commitment to the performance of the music of Canadian composers.Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 Intro and hello5:40 Composer and husband Christos Hatzis7:45 "Steel The Thunder" by Jean Piche12:00 Michael Colgrass23:17 Fertility Rites26:00 How did you start in percussion?31:25 Your non-traditional rep.?36:10 When did you begin these theater pieces?41:20 Laurel, poll and article on Creativity
