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So, for all those who have asked, here's a rundown of "what I've been up to". It would probably be impossible to make a comprehensive list, but these are the most consistent projects I find myself involved in...
Services Overview
- Education
- Private drum/percussion lessons (symphonic/school band, hand drums/ethnic percussion, drumset, marching) - Raleigh and Cary area, several studios
- Group clinics, masterclasses (school groups, marching bands, in-store demos, etc.)
- Multi-disciplinary studies (storytelling, geographical/cultural studies, science of music)
- Beginner/intermediate piano lessons - focus on ear training, improvisation, and functional theory (Raleigh and Cary area, several studios)
- Performance
- Studio sessions/live sub. work - drumset, aux. percussion, mallets, or symphonic work
- Remote recording services
- Solo performances - Vibraphone (vibes) and Marimba (private parties, galleries, weddings, church services, etc.)
- Dance accompanist - African (Malinke), Middle Eastern (Belly Dance), or Modern
- Drum circle facilitator - corporate, schools, camps, or special events
- Support services
- Now accepting commissions for original compositions
- Score preparation (Finale programming)
- Arranging service (MIDI/sample based or live orchestra)
- Djembe/hand drum repair (reheading, tuning, some shell repairs)
- Custom sample creation for DJs and programmers
- Percussion instrument rental service - Raleigh, Durham North Carolina area (list of available instruments/rates coming soon)
Current Engagements
- Symphonic Percussion
- Raleigh Symphony Orchestra - Principal percussionist
- Durham Symphony Orchestra - Principal percussionist
- Bodhisattva Percussion Group, a chamber percussion orchestra
- Hearding Cats 10-Tet, brass band
- West African/World Beat Percussion
- Tribal World View, a West African-influenced band
- Tropic Orchestra, Salsa Classica
- Rock, Jazz, Pop Drumset
- Tokyo Falls Periculum, progressive symphonic rock
- Mallets
- Summerglen Duo - vibes and trombone, duo with Christina Thompson.
- Solo vibes (vibraphone) - light jazz, pop, and classical themes for private parties, gallery shows, receptions, and more. Duo pairings with classical guitar, trombone, saxophone, and more...
- Education
- Staff teacher (school band and hand drum specialist) at 2112 Rock School, Raleigh, NC
- Percussion instructor, Summerglen Music.
- Guest artist/residency program at area schools (Raleigh-Durham, NC area)
- Composition - current projects
- Periculum II
- Tribal World View I
- " drums and..." project for Bodhisattva
If you have questions about any of the above, or if you've got a project you're looking for some help with, let me know. There's nothing worse than being bored!