I offer one and two hour clinics. Either session can be individually tailored to fit any environment from elementary schools to colleges and drum corps.
One Hour Clinic Overview
- Performance "Tribute", my 4 Time World Championship Solo
- Proper Practice Techniques
- Discussion and demonstration of my style of playing (a hybrid of the Moeller Stroke and the Stone Stroke) and how it is adapted to marching percussion
- Techniques to improve speed of playing and quality/consistency of sound
- Explanation of back-sticking and different tricks
- Hands on instruction to volunteers
Two Hour Clinic Overview
In addition to material covered in the one hour clinic:
- Question and Answer Session
- Acting / Performance and Confidence Building Exercises
- In depth discussion on solo construction and correct practice techniques
- Goal setting and follow through
Private Lessons / Rehearsals / Master Classes
30 and 60 minute private lessons are available. I am also available for rehearsals and master classes. Contact me for more information.
Clinics align with National Standards and Benchmarks within Life Skills, Language Arts, Behavioral Studies, Arts Education, Physical Education, and Music. Presentations also include the use of Multiple Intelligences in the classroom.
Please contact me for more information including scheduling and prices.
Background
I have been involved with marching percussion since 1987. Since I started playing snare drum I have had the opportunity to march with numerous World Class Drum and Bugle Corps, learn from the top in the industry and teach thousands of young people the value in teamwork and dedication to a craft. I am endorsed by Vic Firth sticks and mallets, Pearl Drums. Evans Drumheads, Zildjian cymbals and NDC Technologies.
Awards
- Member of the 2001 Tony and Emmy award winning show, BLAST
- 1995 Drum Corps International Solo Snare Drum Champion
- 1995 Percussive Arts Society International Solo Snare Drum Champion
- 1994 Drum Corps International Solo Snare Drum Champion
- 1994 Percussive Arts Society International Solo Snare Drum Champion
- 1993, 1994 member of the Percussive Arts Society College Drum Line Champion, University of North Texas
Performing Experience
- Featured Performer and Original Cast Member of BLAST, a Broadway show that showcases the skills used in pageantry on an International stage
- Performed in London, across the United States and on Broadway
- Performed numerous clinics in all areas of the country to all age groups including PASIC 2003 and 2004
- 1993 – 1995 Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps; Snare Drum
- 1993 - 1995 University of North Texas, Snare Drum
- 1992 Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps, Snare Drum
- 1990, 1991 Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Snare Drum
- 1989 Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Snare Drum
Teaching Experience
- 2004 – present: Percussion instructor for Avon High School
- 2003 – present Carolina Crown Percussion Caption Head
- 1999 - 2001 BLAST percussion manager / instructor / arranger
- 1998 - 2002 Carolina Crown Snare Tech
- 1998 Consultant for the University of North Texas drum line
- 1997 Blue Knights Consultant
- 1996 Blue Knights Snare Tech
- 1994 – present: Private lesson teacher and drum line instructor with various high schools, middle schools and elementary schools around the country.
