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Percussionist to discuss the link between musical and athletic performance Sept. 27 in Potsdam

Posted 9/26/11

POTSDAM -- David Gluck, percussionist and professor at SUNY Purchase, will give a one-hour presentation on "Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance," at 5:30 p.m. on …

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Percussionist to discuss the link between musical and athletic performance Sept. 27 in Potsdam

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POTSDAM -- David Gluck, percussionist and professor at SUNY Purchase, will give a one-hour presentation on "Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Musical and Athletic Performance," at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Ralph Wakefield Recital Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music.

Gluck will discuss a book he co-authored on the subject with four-time World Series champion and former New York Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams.

Williams believes his ability to play major league baseball at a high level was directly influenced by his musical training and deep understanding of the similarities between musical artistry and athletic performance.

Through a series of conversations, narratives and sidebars, the authors discuss the influence of music and its rhythms on the game of baseball.

The book explains how the most elite athletes and artists conquer their fears, embrace failure and ultimately achieve extraordinary success.

Gluck’s presentation is followed by a question and answer discussion. This presentation is free, and the public is invited to attend.

Gluck is a founding member of Rhythm & Brass, and has toured the world as a drummer and virtuoso mallet performer. He has appeared as a featured clinician in hundreds of universities around the globe. Many of his compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded by Rhythm & Brass and his orchestral arrangements have been played by symphonies throughout the United States. While rapidly gaining notoriety as a composer, he has received commissions from collegiate and professional ensembles, with a recent premiere at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall.