Clemson music professor Paul Buyer will share his secrets to success in a talk about the 2nd edition of his book “Working Toward Excellence” on Thursday, March 26, at 3 p.m. in the Byrnes Room (401) in Cooper Library.
The event is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
Buyer’s book focuses on “10 nonnegotiables for achieving uncommon success in work and life,” and includes lessons from high performers in a number of fields, including business, sports, education and the arts.
Buyer is director of percussion and professor of music at Clemson University, where he also served as director of music and acting associate dean. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University.
Buyer is a sought-after keynote speaker and author of “Working Toward Excellence,” “World Music,” “Drumline Gold,” “Marching Bands and Drumlines,” and co-author of “The Art of Vibraphone Playing.” His articles have appeared in American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, Yamaha Educator Suite, Jazz Education Network, and Percussive Notes.
He is a recipient of the Percussive Arts Society’s Outstanding Service Award, served as its second vice president, and currently serves as co-editorial director of its journal, Percussive Notes. Learn more at paulbuyer.com.