grooveTALK is an interview series with working, professional musicians focused on career and artistic development.


Michael Hall, the Conductor of the Kennett Symphony, joins Bryan to discuss his thoughts on being a professional musician, good work/rehearsal habits, and a ...

This episode of grooveTALK features John Evans, the principal timpanist for the Naples Philharmonic.

John Evans, principal timpanist, is in his thirtieth season with The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. He received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University and a Master of Music degree from Temple University, where he was a student of Alan Abel, former associate principal percussionist of the Philadelphia Orchestra.