Author: Gordon Nunn

I play drumset and hand percussion with bands based in Pittsburgh and Cumberland, MD. Additionally, I accompany dance classes at Point Park University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's outreach programs, and Carnegie Mellon University's Pre-College Drama programs. I teach lessons at my private studio at the Monroeville Music Lesson Center, Norwin High School and The Music Note in Ben Avon.

Hello drummers,
With Labor Day less than a week away it looks like summer’s coming to an end. I thought it’d be a good time to update those that follow my blog regarding upcoming offerings from Denbaya Drumming.
The space in the East end didn’t workout, so I’ve reserved a semi-spacious rehearsal space on the Southside off the main drag at the Storexpress on Mary St. between 21st and 22nd streets.
I plan to offer a set of Monday evening drumming classes, which will start in a few weeks. Whether or not the class will makes will be based on enrollment.
I will also be teaching private lessons in the following areas: drum set, conga drumming, beginning tabla and concert percussion.
I’m looking for a talented graphic artist to help create some flyers that some how define what I do. If anyone has any suggestions, please send a comment.
Finally, I recently co-composed and recorded “Concentric,” a piece that features marimba and percussion. It was used in a dance performance by H2O entitled The Phoenix. I’d like to put it on the blog for folks to hear. So keep your eyes and ears open for some new things in the coming weeks from Denbaya Drumming.

For Those Who Keep Up

It’s turning out to be a very busy summer. I’ve been playing a lot and I’ll be moving soon, so there hasn’t been time to organize a drumming class. I plan to move into a studio space near the East End Co-op in July, so as soon as I can get set up there, I start offering classes again.

Thanks for your patience.
Gordon

I promise to post things about when and where I’ll be performing in the future.

Performing at Bakery Square Friday, April 1, 2011

I will be performing this Friday as part of “Fresh Baked Goods,” CMU’s Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, on April 1 at Bakery Square near Penn Circle in Pittsburgh.
I’m part of a percussion quartet, where the musicians play from video game music notation generated by four gamers playing a war-themed game.
The instillation was created by CMU student Riley Harmon.
Here are some response we received at the first showing this past Sat., March 26.
“They’re best in show” “This piece made me actually feel something,
it actually gave me an experience.” “Intense” “Aced” etc …

http://www.cmu.edu/news/archive/2011/March/march28_mfaexhibition.shtml

Photos from the first performance: http://www.flickr.com/photos/copy_pasta

Open Drumming in Greenfield

Hello Pittsburgh Hand Drummers,

I’ll be leading an open drumming session at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, this Thursday, February 24 from 7–9 p.m. Some loaner drums will be provided. I’ll be asking for a five dollar donation from each participant.
The church is located at 3929 Coleman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207.

My intention with this event is to provide an indoor environment where people can come together to drum, and have fun.

Drumming brings people together. My hope is that in this context, we can create rhythms that are the result of the collective creativity of everyone present.

First Night of Open Drumming is a Success

Hello Pittsburgh Hand Drummers,

I’ll be leading an open drumming session at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, this Thursday, February 24 from 7–9 p.m. Some loaner drums will be provided. I’ll be asking for a five dollar donation from each participant.
The church is located at 3929 Coleman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207.

My intention with this event is to provide an indoor environment where people can come together to drum, and have fun.

Drumming brings people together. My hope is that in this context, we can create rhythms that are the result of the collective creativity of everyone present.

First Night of Open Drumming is a Success

On Thursday, January 27, we held our first evening of open drumming as part of six week drumming class. It was held in between class three and four of the six-week session, currently being held at Greenfield Presbyterian Church.

I’m able to give a great report on the evening’s activities. In addition to the three participants currently enrolled in the class, six hand drummers attend the session.

From all reports everyone had a great time!

Two of the participants returned the following week to join in for the last three session of the class.

First Night of Open Drumming is a Success

On Thursday, January 27, we held our first evening of open drumming as part of six week drumming class. It was held in between class three and four of the six-week session, currently being held at Greenfield Presbyterian Church.

I’m able to give a great report on the evening’s activities. In addition to the three participants currently enrolled in the class, six hand drummers attend the session.

From all reports everyone had a great time!

Two of the participants returned the following week to join in for the last three session of the class.

First Night of Open Drumming is a Success

On Thursday, January 27, we held our first evening of open drumming as part of six-week in between class three and four of the six-week class in Djembe and Dundun Drumming, which I’m currently teaching at Greenfield Presbyterian Church.

I’m able to give a great report on the evening’s activities. In addition to the three participants currently enrolled in the class, six hand drummers attend the session.

From all reports everyone had a great time!