Episode 3 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features a roundtable discussion with five ABOP Founders:

Tim Adams, former Principal Timpanist with the Pittsburgh Symphony

Douglas Cardwell, former Principal Timpanist with the New Mexico Philharmonic

Michael Crusoe, former Principal Timpanist with the Seattle Symphony

Josh Jones, former Principal Percussionist with the Kansas City Philharmonic

and the host, Raynor Carroll, former Principal Percussionist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic

The Founders, all Black classical musicians, share their stories on the factors and elements that aided and guided them in reaching their goals.

ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us