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Jul 30, 2017
7 min

The rise of the percussionist-composer

This is an adaptation of a talk I gave at LKLD Live June 9, 2017, at the Bite-Size Boom percussion concert put on by the Imperial...

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Brian Blume

Aug 20, 2016
4 min

15 Random Thoughts from DCI 2016

My wife, Sarah, and I had the privilege of being in Indianapolis last weekend to enjoy the festivities surrounding the Drum Corps...

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Reflections on my first semester as a college professor

Brian Blume

Dec 19, 2013
3 min

Reflections on my first semester as a college professor

It's over. The fall semester at Southeastern University wrapped up last week with final exams, juries, and Fall Commencement. Campus has...

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Brian Blume

Aug 24, 2011
2 min

Faith and works

Don't worry, I do not intend to write a deep theological post on the long-standing tension between faith and works. (I'll let the smart...

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Brian Blume

Feb 24, 2011
2 min

Progress

I have recently come to a new realization about myself. And across the board of my life. The issue isn't new, but the realization of it...

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