VIC LICK: Shaun Tilburg "Ricochet" / Excerpt One

In our first ever concert snare drum "Vic Lick", Shaun Tilburg, Principal Percussionist with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, performs a short excerpt from his solo composition, "Ricochet".

As you work up this phrase, pay special attention to the relaxed Moeller motion between the rim and the drum! Also - no flams in the first 7 bars - the double stops should hit precisely together. Play attention to the playing zones in the second half to get the tonal variations from the drum.

ABOUT THE PIECE:

Exploring timbre changes with the "ricochet-like" Moeller motions, this "chop-fest" solo is an exciting new addition to the concert percussion recital library! Watch the full performance here:
   • Performance Spotlight: Shaun Tilburg "Rico...  

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Be sure to also check out our discussion with Shaun about the compositional and technical elements of the piece!

   • Composer Insights with Shaun Tilburg: "Ric...  

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ABOUT SHAUN TILBURG:
Shaun joined the Phoenix Symphony as Principal Percussion in November of 2013. He began his studies at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. Shaun went on to complete a Master’s degree at the University of Houston, and received an Artist Diploma from DePaul University in Chicago. His teachers included Ted Atkatz, Brian Del Signore, She-e Wu, James Ross and Richard Brown. While in school, Shaun was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and a consistent finalist of the New World Symphony.

Mr. Tilburg’s previous position was as the Principal Percussionist of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, where he played from 2007 until 2011. It was in Hong Kong that Shaun met his future wife, Madoka Suzuki. The pair moved back to the United States in the summer of 2011, and were married on a balcony overlooking Chicago's Michigan Avenue.

Shaun has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Philharmonia Orchestra of London, Houston Symphony, Malaysian Philharmonic, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Hong Kong Philharmonic, and San Antonio Symphony. He has received fellowships with the Tanglewood Music Center, National Repertoire Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Opera of the Ozarks and Music Academy of the West.