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Mitchell Peters was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of percussion. He was born on July 10, 1935, in New York City, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at an early age. Peters began his musical journey by playing the piano, but he soon discovered his passion for percussion. He started playing the drums in high school and later joined the United States Marine Band as a percussionist. He served in the band for four years and then went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music. After completing his studies, Peters joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as a percussionist in 1962. He remained with the orchestra for 25 years and became one of the most respected percussionists in the world. During his time with the orchestra, he performed in numerous concerts and recordings, including the soundtrack for the movie "Jaws." Apart from his work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Peters was also a prolific composer and arranger. He wrote several pieces for percussion, including "Yellow After the Rain," which became one of the most popular marimba solos in the world. He also arranged music for percussion ensembles, including "The Blue Book," which is still widely used in percussion education. Peters was a dedicated educator and taught percussion at the University of Southern California for over 30 years. He was also a sought-after clinician and gave masterclasses and workshops around the world. He wrote several instructional books on percussion, including "Intermediate Snare Drum Studies" and "Fundamental Method for Mallets." Throughout his career, Peters received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of percussion. In 1989, he was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame, and in 1992, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the same organization. He also received the Outstanding Educator Award from the California Music Educators Association in 1995. Peters continued to perform, compose, and teach until his death on November 3, 2017, at the age of 82. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and educate percussionists around the world.

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