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As a performer, I value versatility. I love the variety of instruments, styles, and ensembles I can perform with as a percussionist. From solo marimba to drum set concertos, symphony orchestras to musical theater, I really enjoy it all!
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Justin Alexander currently serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. A dynamic and versatile percussionist, Justin has performed throughout the United States and the world, with performances in Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Costa Rica, and The Dominican Republic.
Interviews
The @Percussion - Episode 129 - Justin Alexander and Luis Rivera
This week we are joined by Justin Alexander (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Luis Rivera (University of South Alabama) of the Novus Percutere duo! NP aims to perform and commission works that appeal to their similar tastes in contemporary, rock, pop, and classical music. In addition to performing concerts around the United States, they released their first full length album entitled "symmetry | reflection" in 2015.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 179 - Justin Alexander
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Percussion Professor Justin Alexander stops by to talk about his job and how it’s changed over the years, VCU’s place in Virginia, and his recent interest in Indian classical music (02:30), growing up in Little Rock, Ark., and his high school rock band Green Olive Tree (25:30), going to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) for undergrad and studying under Blake Tyson and Tom Burritt (36:15), the year he took off from school and returning to UCA for his master’s (47:15), his years at FSU for his doctorate and working at Troy University (AL) (54:15) and takes the time for some Random Ass Questions (01:14:30).
