Primatic, Stephen

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Studies: Wikes University (Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance); University of Miami (Master of Music); University of Georgia (Doctor of Musical Arts)

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Stephen Primatic is currently director of percussion studies at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah Georgia where he teaches percussion, theory, jazz, and music technology. Steve earned his Bachelor of Music in percussion performance from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He received his Masters of Music from The University of Miami, and his Doctor of Musical Arts from The University of Georgia.

In addition to teaching, Steve maintains an active performing career in the southeastern United States. He is currently principal percussionist with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in Hilton Head South Carolina, a member of the Darius Rucker (of Hootie and the Blowfish) Big Band, and he also plays in jazz, classical, and theater venues throughout the region.

Books for Percussion

Primatic, Stephen. Percussion Methods: An Essential Resource for Educators, Conductors, and Students. Meredith Music Publications, 2015.

Works for Percussion

Solo

Two Pieces for Solo Vibraphone - Vibraphone
Three Intermezzi - Vibraphone

Ensemble

E.M.C. - Percussion Nonet
Metalwood - Percussion Ensemble (10)
Hushabye Mountain - Percussion Ensemble (10)
Legacy Square - Percussion Ensemble (13)
Samba de Verπo - Percussion Septet
Three Shades of "C" - Percussion Octet
Who Let That Snare Drummer In? - Snare Drum; Percussion Septet

Arrangements for Percussion

Czárdás - Xylophone; Percussion Septet
Despedida De Haydn - Percussion Septet
Die Fleder-Rag - Percussion Nonet
Graceful Ghost Rag (Primatic) - Mallet Sextet
Rhapsody in Blue - Percussion 13
Russian Easter Overture - Percussion 14
The Bells of Moscow - Percussion 10
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Percussion 13
Trout Scherzo (Mallet Septet Version) - Mallet Septet
Trout Scherzo (Percussion Ensemble Version) - Percussion 13