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Genre: Drum & Bass / Experimental / Jazz
Location Montréal, Quebec, Ca
Profile Views: 18646
Last Login: 6/17/2012
Member Since 1/10/2007
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Bio
Professional Percussionist, Drummist, Composer, and Instructor. Studied drums since age 6 with Roger Strange, percussion since grade 12 with Jim Faraday. Received a BA focus in music at Dalhousie University. Currently studying Benares tabla with Shawn Mativetsky. Played in bands, musicals, symphonies, ensembles, quartets, trios, and solo since I can remember. Adaquate on a bass, and can harmonize and carry a tune. EDUCATION / TRAINING: Private Instruction (Benares Tabla / Bols) Shawn Mativetsky 2008 - Present B. A. Focus in Music (Percussion) Dalhousie University 2000 - 2006 Private Instruction (Music / Percussion) Jim Faraday 2000 - 2006 Creative Music Workshop Atlantic Jazz Festival 2006 Private Instruction (Music / Percussion) Roger Strange 1988 - 1999 Other: Francisation Course Centre Lartigue 2008 - 2009 Cultural Diversity Training Public Service Commission 2005 EXPERIENCE: Circus Performance / Composition: Composer Anouk Vallee-Charest 2011 ~ Composed, recorded, and programmed music for a solo aerialist. Drummer / Percussionist / Actor Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour 2009 - 2010 ~ Prepped for 2 weeks, filmed acts for the composer, set up bandstand. Toured for 7 weeks around New England and New York, performed 2 shows a day, acted during opening and show as different characters, set up and tore down bandstand. Drummer / Percussionist National Circus School Creation Week 2010 ~ Invited by Guest Director Jesse Dryden to perform and accompany students of the National Circus School. Composer Cirqua Zerna (Finale) 2009 ~ Composed, recorded, and programmed music for the final act of a community circus show. Composer Circus Circle In Motion (Aerial Silks) 2009 ~ Composed, recorded, and programmed music for an aerial silks act which was performed at Neptune Theatre in Halifax, NS. Composer / Performer Cirque Siana (Contortion Music) 2007 ~ Composed and recorded music for a contortionist. World / Classical Music: Drummer / Percussionist Choeur Maha 2011 ~ Performed drumset and percussion for the 20th anniversary of Maha Choir. Drummer / Percussionist Kathy Kennedy 2011 ~ Performed and recorded drum and percussion parts for the Troy Paradio and Polychoral Concert. Percussionist Linda Morrison w/ Choeur Maha 2010 ~ Performed hand percussion at diXXit Maha concert for several songs. Percussion included djembe and hadjira. Percussionist Concordia Composition Performance 2010 ~ Performed various pieces by student composers at a one night only concert which included marimba, vibraphone, and various other percussion. Percussionist Dance Accompanist Circuit - Est 2009 ~ Performed with various percussion instruments for dancers alongside Pierre Tanguay of Montréal. Percussionist Dance Accompanist Lalala Human Steps 2009 ~ Performed with various percussion instruments for dancers alongside Pierre Tanguay of Montréal. Percussionist / Bassist / Vocalist Jim Faraday Memorial Concert 2008 ~ Performed with various ensembles and musicians in honour and memory of percussionist Jim Faraday. Percussionist / Vocalist Cantor Ari Isenberg (World Music) 2007 ~ Provided percussion and vocals for Cantor Ari Isenberg at the Multicultural Festival in Halifax, NS. Percussionist Dalhousie Percussion Ensemble 2000 – 2006 ~ Performed a multitude of classic and modern percussion pieces over the course of my degree. Performed several times at the Halifax Drum Festival. Led by Jim Faraday. Percussionist Symphony Nova Scotia 2006 ~ Performed Shostakovich #5. Crash Cymbals. Percussionist Original Production Soundtrack 2006 ~ Performed Djembe and Shakers for original music composed by Zachary Florence and recorded at The Music Room in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Percussionist Christmas In Song 2000 - 2005 ~ Performed arrangements of Christmas music each year at the Halifax Cohn with Dalhousie Music. Military: Corporal Rank Percussionist Band of the Ceremonial Guard 2004 - 2005 ~ Spent two summers performing with the Band of the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa, Ontario. Duties included cleaning the drums, regular practice, and marching to Parliament Hill every morning. Percussionist Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2004 ~ Performed as a main act with the Band of the Ceremonial Guard in the Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Jazz / Experimental Combos: Percussionist Sapo 2011 ~ Theatrical percussionist playing kitchen utensils for a Tom Waits meets tango-esque female performer who sings in 4 languages. Drummer Electronic Duo w / J. Danson-Faraday 2010 ~ Created improvised music with electronically manipulated acoustic instruments. Composer / Drummer / Vocalist The RGQ (Experimental) 2006 - 2009 ~ Wrote and performed various experimental works designed to create audience reactions not common to a typical musical performance. Managed band and booked shows. Handled live recording. Drummer Clas Larsson (Jazz) 2007 - 2008 ~ Session gigs filling in for another drummer. Performed jazz standards at various venues. Drummer Baker / Mulligan Tribute (Tribute) 2008 ~ Performed at Atlantic Jazz Festival in a tribute band performing pieces by the Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan. Drummer / Laptop Performer Electronic Duo w / Lukas Pearse 2007 ~ Created and performed live improvisations with drums, percussion, and a laptop computer which were all interconnected. Drummer Dalhousie Jazz Band 2000 – 2006 ~ Big band style music performed during my university career. Led by Donald Palmer. Drummer Jazz Quartet Finding Reno 2004 – 2005 ~ A weekly gig at The Argyle in Halifax, NS. Handled live recording. Rock / Pop / Funk / Blues / Top 40: Composer / Band Manager / Drummer 3 Drummers and a Keyboard 2006 - 2007 ~ Wrote and performed with two other drummers on stage with the intention of making people dance. Booked venues. Handled live recording. Drummer Don't Take My Picture (Progressive) 2007 ~ Upbeat technical music with female vocals. Percussionist Richard Aucoin (Independent) 2007 ~ Performed glockenspiel, marimba, and vibraphone for recorded album. Drummer Dalton Churchill Band 2006 ~ Classic rock music which was performed at the Miramichi Rock and Roll Festival. Studio Vibraphonist Apex Beat (Pop) 2006 ~ Provided vibraphone tracks for 6 songs of an album which was never released. Drummer / Vocalist Brian Bourne (Blues) 2005 ~ Performed original music by Brian Bourne at The Shoe Shop in Halifax, NS. Drummer / Vocalist Solcola (Funk / Urban Soul) 2003 - 2005 ~ A top 40 group that performed weekly around the venues of Halifax, NS. Drummer Magnus Haze (Alt / Rock) 1999 - 2000 ~ Collaborated on album, 'Into The Woods'. Drums and backing vocals. Country / Folk: Drummer The Orchid (Folk Group) 2006 - Present ~ Collaborated in the creation of an album with a second album in development. Perform in various venues. Book shows and events. Drums and backing vocals. Drummer A Cape Breton Ceilidh 2005 ~ Performed with 'Sugartime' from the television program 'Down Home Tonight' at the Halifax Cohn. Solo Performances: Solo Percussionist Music On The Cheap (Free Music) 2008 ~ Performed improvised free music on various percussion instruments. Solo Marimbist Marimba Madness 2006 ~ Performed an original piece on marimba. Vocal Music: Composer / Drummer / Vocalist GrayShepherd 2010 ~ Wrote, arranged, and recorded vocal duets. Composer / Bassist / Vocalist Free Hugs! (Vocal Guitar Trio) 2006 - 2009 ~ Wrote and performed music focusing on three-part harmonies. Vocals, bass, and piano. Studio Vocalist Independent Composer 2005 ~ Sang an original piece by Bruce Mills. Instruction / Clinics: Drum / Percussion Instructor Private 1998 - Present ~ Teach drums, percussion, theory and creativity to all ages. Drum Instructor Canadian Conservatory 2007 - 2008 ~ Taught drum set to students of all ages. Handled approximately 30 - 60 students a week depending on the month. Drummer / Percussionist / Clinician Atlantic Summer Institute 2007 ~ Performed a diverse array of music for the conference as well as provided a children's workshop which ended with a performance with my band called 'The New Boomers'. Percussion Clinician Atlantic Band Festival 2006 ~ Co - taught two clinics alongside Jim Faraday. Percussion Instructor Acadia Band Camp 2003 ~ Taught beginners to play snare drum and develop good habits when playing. Technical Work: Production Manager Choeur Maha 2011 ~ Organized 2 shows for the Maha Choir based out of Montréal. Drum Technician Atlantic Jazz Festival 2007 – 2008 ~ Provided maintenance for all drum sets during the festival. Technical Staff / Drum Technician Atlantic Band Festival 2006 ~ Set up and tore down and maintained drum sets during the festival. Assistant Kiwanis Music Festival 2002 - 2003 ~ Provided whatever was needed for the head administrator of the event. Sales /Gear Displays Musicstop / J. L. Ilsley High School 1999 Co-operative Education Program ~ Worked sales, set up display equipment, built drum sets. MUSICAL THEATRE: Percussionist "Urinetown" 2006 Dalhousie Theatre Department Director: Dr. David Overton Percussionist "Experimental Selves" 2004 King's Theatrical Society Director: Zachary Florence Percussionist "Into The Woods" 2003 Atlantic Theatre Festival Director: Jerry Etienne Percussionist "In Trousers" 2003 King's Theatrical Society Director: Zachary Florence Percussionist "Merrily We Roll Along" 2003 Dalhousie Theatre Department Director: Dr. David Overton Percussionist "Three – Penny Opera" 2002 Dalhousie Theatre Department Director: N / A INSTRUMENTS PLAYED: Primary: Drum Set Secondary: Hand Drums: Tabla (Benares), Frame Drums, Djembe, Conga, Bongo, Doumbek, Darbouka, Cajon Mallets: Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Timpani, Chimes
Members
Right now just me.
Influences
I try to take something from everything I listen to. It's all useful.
Sounds Like
Anything and everything, really. I'll work whatever style i'm liking that week into my music. I am currently using: Sonor/Mapex drums, Paiste/Istanbul/Wuhan/Zildian/Sabian cymbals, Pearl Eliminator pedals, Regal Tip sticks and brushes, Mike Balter marimba/vibraphone mallets, Benares style tabla, Mike Baker timpani mallets, Washburn bass, Eden amp, Apple Macbook Pro, Ableton Live, AKG/Shure mics, MOTU Traveler Audio Interface.