Paul Buyer is Director of Percussion and Professor of Music at Clemson University where he also served as Acting Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs in the College of Arts and Humanities. A sought-after keynote speaker and clinician, he is the author of five books including World Music, Drumline Gold, Working Toward Excellence, Marching Bands and Drumlines, and co-author of The Art of Vibraphone Playing. Dr. Buyer was the recipient of the 2019 Percussive Arts Society Outstanding Service Award, served as PAS Second Vice President from 2015-2018, and currently serves as Co-Editorial Director for Percussive Notes, the official PAS journal. His website is www.paulbuyer.com.