
December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Department of Performing Arts introduces its new choral director, Justin Durham, in a program of Learn More...
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Popular orchestral hits fill this winter program, from the “Waltz” and “Polonaise” of Tchaikovsky’s Learn More...
December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive che Learn More...
January 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his performances at the Learn More...
January 21st, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Strauss’ opera "Die Fledermaus" is produced by Teatro Lirico D’Europa which presented "Tosca" during Learn More...
Dr. Paul Buyer is Director of Percussion, Director of Music, and Associate Professor of Music at Clemson University. Prior to his appointment at Clemson, Dr. Buyer served as Assistant Director of Bands and Coordinator of Percussion at Garland High School in Garland, Texas. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from The University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Dr. Buyer is the author of Marching Bands and Drumlines: Secrets of Success from the Best of the Best, published by Meredith Music Publications. He is also a contributing author to the second edition of Teaching Percussion by Gary Cook and his articles have appeared in the American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, and Percussive Notes. He is a former member of the Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps and placed 2nd in DCI Keyboard Individuals in 1990. In 1992, he was a percussion staff member with the Dutch Boy Drum and Bugle Corps. Dr. Buyer serves as a clinician/endorser for Remo Drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, Pro-Mark Drumsticks, and is a consultant for Mike Balter Mallets. He is a member of the Percussive Arts Society’s Marching Percussion and College Pedagogy Committees and is chair of the PAS Education Committee.
Learn more about Marching Bands and Drumlines:
Secrets of Success from the Best of the Best
Percussion Studies
Steel Band
Percussion Ensemble
Tiger Band Drumline
E-Mail Dr. Paul Buyer