Paul Babcock, Percussion

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Paul Babcock, percussion instructor, director of Rimshots!. Paul has been a percussion instructor for over 22 years and for the last twenty at MacPhail. During his time at MacPhail, Paul has worked with hundreds of students of varying ages and levels, and taught in numerous settings ranging from lessons to ensembles, to classes with young children and clinics and residencies throughout the state. Paul created the innovative curriculum for the class Percussion for Children of which many graduates went on to successful student careers in percussion. His work with ensembles has taken performing groups throughout the Twin Cities, the United States and abroad. In January 1996, the percussion ensemble Rimshots! was formed and has since recorded three CDs, performed over 300 concerts, toured France, Boston and Chicago, has won several awards, and were featured on the public radio show “From the Top” with Christopher O’Riley. Their group has also worked with over 60 nationally recognized percussionists and musicians in recordings, clinics and special rehearsals.  Paul can be seen frequently throughout the Twin Cities as a freelance percussionist in both jazz and classical settings. Paul is also the President and COO of MacPhail.