The National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy is designed to provide a forum for elementary & secondary music educators, university percussion pedagogues, professional percussionists, university music education specialists, and undergraduate and graduate students to explore the status of percussion pedagogy in the United States as well as to outline strategies for improving the teaching and learning of percussion instruments. The conference will provide a forum to increase awareness of “what is happening,” to guide us toward identifying “what should happen,” and the means for “making it happen.” Nathan serves on the NCPP Board of Advisors.