About me: I teach all styles of percussion and specializes in Rudimental Drumming. I am currently the Drum Sgt. for the Camp Chase Fifes and Drums www.campchasefifesanddrums.com out of Columbus, OH. I am also the Chapter 5 President of the American Patriots Rudimental Drummers Club (APRDC) www.aprdc.org where I perform regularly at the Annual Convention in Harrisburg, PA. In 2007 I had the honor of playing with John (Jack) Pratt at the APRDC Convention, playing “The Triplet Fill 6/8” and “Gingersnap”, both written by John Pratt. In 2006 I was recognized by Mr. Pratt as a "Master Drummer" with a Charter Membership, and the status of "Examining Judge" for the International Association of Traditional Drummers (IATD). I also competed in the Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Snare Drum Competition in Rochester NY, where I placed in 3rd place in my first National Competition. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8KFu5MSJFg
In 1992 I was part of the Grand Opening of Euro-Disney where I played snare drum in the 500 member All-American Marching Band where the band served as one of the highlights of the ceremonies. The bands duties included marching the opening “Grand Parade” and playing with the Temptations and The Four Tops. I also had the pleasure of being able to play with Lou Rawls back in 2004. (Check out "My Pictures")
I am the former Director of Percussion at Tiffin University and give Rudimental Drumming Clinics at area High Schools. I have played drum set gigs from Country, Funk, Jazz, to Rock. I'm a forum moderator/administrator for www.rudimentaldrumming.com and have studied privately with Ken Mazur, Mike Crawley, and Jim Chapin.
I'm lucky enough to be endorsed by the Cooperman Drum Company and by Prologix Percussion
I leave for college today! Insanity, just wanted to say thanks for the gift. It's crazy that when I told I wanted to be a performance major in January you thought I was screwed and how much you've taught me in the last 6 months. See ya at the next rehearsal!
Thanks for the add.. Just wanted to let you know you guys were great last weekend. Thanks for coming to Michigan,I caught all of your shows at Greenfield Village, and Drummers Chase was my favorite piece!! Thanks for making my weekend so enjoyable!! I hope to catch more of Camp Chase's performances in the future!
