Percussionist Marcel Jorand (b. 1937) studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes, including first prize for his instrument. His professional work as a performer and teacher combined produced many well-informedstudy books for Percussion, including Fifteen Studies for Xylophone. Following his graduation from the Paris Conservatoire, Jorand worked with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France as a soloist. In 1978, he went on toteach at the Regional Conservatory of Montpellier...