by Ty Parker | Dec 27, 2017 | Contemporary Drummers
Dr. Joseph Tompkins Head of Percussion Assistant Professor Percussionist Joseph Tompkins has performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Opera and Ballet Orchestras, and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. On Broadway he has... 
by Ty Parker | May 6, 2017 | Contemporary Drummers
Dr. Kevin Donka Kevin Donka is the 2013 DCA Individual Rudimental Snare Drumming World Champion. He began playing drums at the age of two... 
by Ty Parker | Sep 23, 2015 | Contemporary Drummers
Brendan Mason is an active teacher, performer, and clinician in the New England area. He currently teaches general music at The Saint Mary School in Branford, CT and provides private lessons across Southern Connecticut. Brendan also instructs several area... by Ty Parker | Feb 8, 2014 | Contemporary Drummers
Jerome Mershon: Rudimental Drumming Biography – (January 15, 2014) Instruction: My initial teacher in was, Don Mahon, NARD, and a student of Louis Swikert. This was in Cincinnati OH, 1954. I also Studied Concert Percussion... 
by Ty Parker | Mar 17, 2013 | Contemporary Drummers
John is a December, 2012 graduate of Northwestern... 
by Ty Parker | Feb 17, 2013 | Contemporary Drummers
Rick Beckham is an active rudimental advocate, writer, teacher, and performer. Rick marched snare with the 1980 Garfield Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps, and the 1981 27th Lancers Drum & Bugle Corps. He was also the drum line instructor for the University of...