Fairfield Musician writing Percussion
            Books

            
BOSTON ( Massachusetts, U.S.A.) -- Talented
            percussionist / arranger and Berklee College of Music alumnus
            Barry Douglas Harvey, of 21 Archibald St ., Fairfield , Brisbane
            , is completing two unique tuition books on the specialized "Flam"
            drum technique and on musical notation covering various aspects
            of reading and writing for percussionists.

            
A graduate of Yeronga High School , Harvey
            is a music instructor at Anglican Church Grammar School and Private
            tuition at his Fairfield studio. The gifted musician leads his

            own outstanding groups in performances throughout Australia and
            performs with and arranges for a selection of top ensembles in
            Queensland.

            
Harvey majored in Instrumental Performance
            at Berklee, the international center for education in professional
            music renowned for it's acclaimed jazz faculty and practical
            career preparation.

            
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC - Boston, Massachusetts
            U.S.A. 

            Press release from the office of Alma Berk, Director of public
            information

            


            
Text of Music Phrase is a unique publication. Barry Harvey has provided
            a most comprehensive work which will be invaluable to drummers,
            all percussionists, and indeed to all musicians. The approach
            to phrasing and rhythms is as thoughtful as it is fascinating.
            The Australian College of Music has used much of this work in
            the Contemporary Percussion Syllabus which is soon to be released.

            
Text of Music Phrase deserves very wide
            exposure in music circles.

            
Patrick Ryan - President, Australian
            College of Music - May 2000

            


            
Berklee Today Magazine.

            
Barry Harvey of Brisbane, Australia, has
            written a text book for a five- phase course in drums, sight
            reading and phrasing entitled " The Text of Music Phrase".

            


            This book has kindly been donated to the Berklee College Library.

            
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            Information form from BERKLEE TODAY.

            

            Please continue to inform us about your activities and whereabouts.
            Thank you for being an active member of theBerklee Alumni family.

            
Sincerely, Sarah Bodge -- (Alumni Relations.)

            


            
North Texas State University - College
            of Music.

            
Dear Barry,

            

            
I am enjoying reading reading your book
            and the interesting note groupings. A Unique book this is and
            will be passed on to the " Percussive Arts Society of America
            " for inclusion in their library.. You must have worked
            very hard and put many hours into writing.

            


            Congratulations,

            

            
Ed Soph (Percussive Arts Society Chairperson.)

            

            


            
Modern Drummer Magazine:

            
Dear Barry, 

            

            
Your book has some good ideas and can be
            daunting in the later pages of text, however these hurdles can
            be negotiated by simply contacting the author any time.

            
Modern Drummer Reviewers.

            


            
Dear Reader,

            
I have known Barry Harvey in a professional
            capacity for a period of thirty years. In my opinion I consider
            him to be one of the foremost drummers in Australia and over
            the years we have exchanged many musical ideas. As a music teacher
            myself , I can see that with Mr. Harvey's knowledge and talent
            , his book can only be a very positive step for any drummer to
            work with.

            
Yours sincerely,

            
Jackie Orszaczky. (musical genius, bass
            player, arranger ).

            


            
Dear Music Lover ,

            

            
I've known Barry for many years and began
            taking lessons even before he started writing the "Text
            of Music Phrase". Through all the years of seeing this book
            unfold and after it's completion I can truthfully say that it
            has been a truely wonderful journey ; sometimes frustrating ,
            often hugely rewarding and finally the most fullfilling journey
            I have ever undertaken. The beauty of it is that it shows no
            sign of ending.! 

            The methods and concepts are always well defined and while
            some are seemingly " far-out ", perserverence and practice
            will ensure full understanding and application in all playing
            situations.

            
I fully recommend this publication to any
            student of drumming or modern phrase concepts. Finally I would
            like to say that ultimately studying with Barry can be summed
            up in one phrase------"A lot of fun."

            
Bruce Anthon ( drummer and private student
            of 18 years ).