In January 2018 JMU was fortunate to host SO Percussion for a feature concert and masterclass. During their residency on campus, Caleb Pickering, a frequent guest co-host on the podcast, conducted an hour interview with them. Many thanks to Caleb, as well as the guys in SO Percussion.Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 Intro and hello1:10 So...Todd Meehan? 2:58 Why so serious?6:32 "Sometimes Music"12:30 Performing different styles and genres 19:44 Collaborating with the band, The National33:12 15 years collaboration 34:21 Little missed joke at PASIC36:16 Mixed performance art pieces, your large programmatic works49:21 Advice to young percussionists who would like to create their own performing group?
