I’ve been fascinated by shakers ever since I took a trip to Brazil in graduate school. Only being aware of shakers played rock band style, I was taken by the Brazilian’s ability to take simple basket shakers called Caxixi and, by way of creativity, create so many textures and grooves. Then hearing maraca players from Venezuela, well, my interest was taken to a whole new level. The shakers I’m using in this solo were made in Brazil, Venezuela, Japan and the US. The idea is that the shakers in my left and right hand are different people that have brief interactions with each other and then go on their way. It’s meant to be silly, tongue-in-cheek, and just a brief distraction from whatever is going on in one’s life.

Manhattan Avenue is a solo I composed based on the techniques taught in my online course Frame Drums 101. It contains Glen Velez's Handance Method, Ratio Exercises/Grooves, Split Hand Technique, Snapping, Glen Velez Fast Fingerings, Playing with a Brush and more! More information including sheet music is available at FrameDrumSchool.org

FOUR SEASONS IN MUSIC: “Golden Rule – Summer Playlist” Artistic Director – Kathryn Lockwood Todd Reynolds, Violin Kathryn Lockwood, Viola Gregg August, Bass Yousif Sheronick, Percussion Videographer – Rob Davidson The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy proudly presents “Golden Rule” - an exotic concert of short pieces and international folk songs from around the world. Created by series Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood, the program references an ethic of respect and reciprocity, and showcases works by black American poets and a magnificent new commission, "Changes," by composer Allison Loggins-Hull. Concert Music Program, Poetry & Notes: https://bit.ly/3290Xh6 Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve - July 2020

FOUR SEASONS IN MUSIC Spring - “Honey from Alast” A Musical Journey of Hope and Resilience Artistic Director – Kathryn Lockwood Special performance by duoJalal Kathryn Lockwood, Viola Yousif Sheronick, Percussion Videographer – Rob Davidson Concert Music Program, Poetry & Notes: https://bit.ly/3gi7niI Spring Dinner Menu: https://bit.ly/2TyQfvo Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve - May 2020

duoJalal is Ensemble In Residence at Sands Point Preserve. Here are some clips from our Summer 2019 concert with violinist Todd Reynolds and Nathan Koci. duoJalal is Kathryn Lockwood, viola and Yousif Sheronick, percussion Please visit www.duojalal.org for more information.

duoJalal is Ensemble In Residence at Sands Point Preserve. Here are some clips of our Spring 2019 performance with the Lark Quartet. Deborah Buck and Basia Danilo, violins; Caroline Stinson, cello; Romie di Guise-Langolis, clarinet. duoJalal is Kathryn Lockwood, viola and Yousif Sheronick, percussion. Please visit www.duojalal.org for more information.

Sama'i Thaquil is an Arab rhythm in a cycle of 10 beats. This is an improvised solo on the Middle Eastern tambourine.

duoJalal - Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick Live from University of North Alabama 2019

duoJalal - Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick Live from University of North Alabama 2019

John Patitucci talks about the piece he wrote for duoJalal.

duoJalal - Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick Live from University of North Alabama 2019

duoJalal - Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick Live from University of North Alabama 2019

Kenji Bunch talks about the creation of Lost and Found for duoJalal

duoJalal - Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick Live from University of North Alabama 2019

Glen talks about his piece Homage for Frame Drums and Viola. The piece was commissioned and recorded by duoJalal.

Duo for two large frame drums. Sheet music available at www.yousifsheronick.com

duoJalal explains the creation of a new work by Philip Glass.

Concerto for World Percussion Ensemble by Yousif Sheronick. Premiered at PASIC 2015 in San Antonio TX with Queens College Percussion Ensemble Juan Herrera, Ben Cohen, Brian Maulick, Chris Mulz The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world's largest percussion organization, with over 6,000 passionate Subscribers. PAS hosts the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) annually, featuring the top names in drumming and percussion.This video is from the 2015 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in San Antonio, TX, November 11-14, 2015. For more information on PAS and PASIC, visit http://www.pas.org/ and subscribe to the PAS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PercArts.

Concerto for World Percussion Ensemble by Yousif Sheronick. Premiered at PASIC 2015 in San Antonio TX with Queens College Percussion Ensemble Juan Herrera, Ben Cohen, Brian Maulick, Chris Mulz The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world's largest percussion organization, with over 6,000 passionate Subscribers. PAS hosts the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) annually, featuring the top names in drumming and ercussion.This video is from the 2015 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in San Antonio, TX, November 11-14, 2015. For more information on PAS and PASIC, visit http://www.pas.org/ and subscribe to the PAS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PercArts.

Live from UMASS/Amherst

Part of duoJalal's Rumi Experience project. Performed live at UMASS Amherst. Jalal al-Din poetry read by Marjorie Melnick.

Ethos Percussion Group plays Duo 77 by Yousif Sheronick Video used by permission. The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world’s largest drum & percussion organization. PAS hosts the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) annually, featuring the top names in drumming and percussion. This video is from PASIC 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 9–12, 2016. For more information on PAS and PASIC, visit http://www.pas.org/ and subscribe to the PAS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PercArts

Headphones/Good speakers recommended 4/6/17 "Duo 77 by Yousif Sheronick is a percussion duo that can be played by two frame drummers, as originally written, or the players can be free to choose their instruments. The piece is based on South Indian rhythmic practices and contains three main compositions along with solos. Compositions One and Three are based on the South Indian practice of reduction. The Second is a "gat" where rhythms are played at increasing ratios of speed." - Yousif Sheronick I've always loved this piece and I greatly appreciate the freedom that the composer leaves regarding instrumentation and number of players. So we tried to keep some of the original frame drum presence, but also mix in a lot of different sounds. Because we decided to take a more melodic approach to the second movement, we decided we wanted to return to the first movement rather than finish with the third. Much love and thanks to my friends who joined in and made this such a special performance! Brandon Bott - Djembe, Bass Guitar, Handpan Nicole Chopp - Purple Heart, Cajón Jonny Gifford - Batá, Cajón, Vibraphone Aaron Marsala - Tar, Handpan (NIU Graduate Recital)