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Oliver has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to teach and conduct research in the Philippines. Dr. Molina will serve at the University of the Philippines College of Music in Quezon City from January through June 2027. He will research the kulintang, an ancient gong instrument with deep significance in Filipino culture and musical tradition, while teaching percussion seminars and masterclasses.
The Ninkasi Percussion Group will be going on their Fall 2026 tour visiting schools in South Louisiana.
Oliver will be presenting at the 2026 Texas Music Educators Association Conference from February 11-14 in San Antonio, TX. He will present his clinic titled “Harmonizing work and life: achieving balance as a music educator.”
The Ninkasi Percussion Group will be a featured ensemble at the 2025 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. They will perform an hour long concert including a world premiere by Mat Campbell. The concert is on Wednesday, December 18 at 1:30 PM in W184 in the McCormick Place West.
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Here’s your sign: Do the Thing!
I recently read a post that had the quote: “You’re never ready for what you have to do. You just do it. That makes you ready.” I have been meaning to start up a creative outlet using this blog for years. Now is a better time than never. I started but life got busy and…
CONFESSIONS OF A COLLEGE (PERCUSSION) PROFESSOR – #4 (HOLIDAY EDITION)
It is the middle of winter break with the holidays all around. I sit here on Christmas Eve typing this blog post reflecting about a disturbing trend I have come to realize recently. This trend is one that significantly gets worse as the students age and progress in their studies. I have worked in various…
Confessions of a college (percussion) professor – #3
This fall semester is finally in the books but it is one definitely for the books. I feel lucky that my teaching load and schedule didn’t really change despite all the COVID-19 protocols and restrictions. I was able teach all my classes, ensembles, and lessons face-to-face but there were still many challenges. I write this…
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