ABOP PODCAST

Episode 37. Finding Rhythm

In this episode, we bring together the voices of our ABOP protégés from across the country—students, graduates, and emerging professionals—to share their experiences in p

Episode 36. To the New Generations of Musicians

This episode features a variety of artists in the music industry, offering their thoughts, advice, or stories to the new generations of musicians. The artists include Joe

Episode 35. Timpani Maintenance Talk

Raynor Carroll and Damion Frigillana dive into the world of timpani maintenance, sharing insights and tips for both students and seasoned pros. We’ll explore everything f

Episode 34. ABOP-in-LA 2026

After completing the annual ABOP-in-LA intensive, ABOP’s protégés review the activities that took place during the intensive. Led by Raynor Carroll, the discussion with t

Episode 33. Resonant Voices

In celebration of Black Music Month, four Black musicians share their unique musical journeys and offer insights into key inspirational experiences that were impactful in

Episode 32. Senior ABOP Protégés

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, engages in a discussion with ABOP protégés Jakalin Bryant and Torrance Buntyn Jr. The d

Episode 31. Section Percussionist

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, leads a discussion along with ABOP mentors Terry McKinney, Principal Percussion, Baton

Episode 30. Black, Female Percussionists

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, facilitates a discussion with a panel of Black, female percussionists. The panel includ

Episode 29. Q&A with the Pros

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, leads a Q&A session with a panel of professional percussionists. Topics include: percus

Episode 28. Percussion Instrument Maintenance

Raynor Carroll, a retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Damion Frigillana, a Los Angeles freelance percussionist and percussion technicia

Episode 27. Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, engages in a conversation with Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal, the newly appointed Section P

Episode 26. Wesley Sumpter

In an exclusive interview, Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, engages in a conversation with Wesley Sumpter, the newly app

Episode 25. Principal Percussion

Raynor Carroll, retired Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, offers insights into his duties and responsibilities as principal percussionist for 33 ye

Episode 24. Don Parker

Host Raynor Carroll delves into the remarkable journey of Don Parker, who has ascended to the esteemed position of Chair of the Department of Music at Georgia College Sta

23. The “Other” Listening List

This episode features Raynor Carroll, the retired Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting excerpts from rarely performed classical works that

Episode 22. Survive and Thrive

Hosted by Raynor Carroll, this episode features Ricky Burkhead, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Mississippi. Together, they exp

Episode 21. College Audition Preparation

Hosted by Raynor Carroll, this episode features a discussion on preparing a college percussion audition. Guests include Ricky Burkhead, Professor of Music and Director of

Episode 20. Orchestral Audition Preparation

This episode centers on audition preparation. Hosted by Raynor Carroll, the former Principal Percussionist of the LA Phil, the episode features specific recommendations a

Episode 19. LA Phil Resident Fellows Program

This episode centers on the LA Phil Resident Fellows Program. Hosted by Raynor Carroll, the former Principal Percussionist of the LA Phil, the episode features John Lofto

Episode 18. Sound Investments

This episode, hosted by ABOP Founder Raynor Carroll, along with ABOP Mentor Terry McKinney, focuses on acquiring concert percussion instruments: where to start; how to pr