Buyer, Paul
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Studies: University of Arizona (Doctor of Musical Arts)
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Website: https://www.paulbuyer.com/
Paul Buyer is Director of Percussion and Professor of Music at Clemson University where he also served as Director of Music and Acting Associate Dean. Dr. Buyer is a sought-after keynote speaker, clinician, and the author of World Music, Drumline Gold, Working Toward Excellence, Marching Bands and Drumlines, and co-author of The Art of Vibraphone Playing. His articles have appeared in American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, Yamaha Educator Suite, Jazz Education Network, Percussive Notes, Rhythm! Scene, and The PAS Educators’ Companion.
Dr. Buyer 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 Yamaha, Innovative Percussion, Remo, Sabian, and Grover. He was the recipient of the 2019 PAS Outstanding Service Award, served as PAS Second Vice President from 2015-2018, and currently serves as Co-Editorial Director for Percussive Notes, the official PAS journal.
Books for Percussion
World Music
Drumline Gold
The Art of Vibraphone Playing
Works for Percussion
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