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My main instrument is percussion, although I do play a little bit of piano. My favorite type of performances are public street performances where you can make anyone's day as they stroll by!
My main instrument is percussion, although I do play a little bit of piano. My favorite type of performances are public street performances where you can make anyone's day as they stroll by!
Marching Performance
Marching Performance
I play the tenor drums as my primary marching instrument. In the University of California Marching Band, we learn a new show for almost every single football game that the Cal Bears attend!
I play the tenor drums as my primary marching instrument. In the University of California Marching Band, we learn a new show for almost every single football game that the Cal Bears attend!
Awards
Awards
The Bear Award: Given to the first-year who contributes most to the musical excellence of the Cal Band
The Bear Award: Given to the first-year who contributes most to the musical excellence of the Cal Band
Leadership Positions:
Leadership Positions:
Director's Assistant (2019-2020)
Head of the Arranging Committee (2020-2021)
Musical Activities Committee (2020-2021)
In addition, we perform in a myriad of events in our Straw Hat Band uniform from memorials, kick-offs, volleyball and basketball games, and even weddings!
In addition, we perform in a myriad of events in our Straw Hat Band uniform from memorials, kick-offs, volleyball and basketball games, and even weddings!
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps
As part of the Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps, I went on tour for a summer around the country to perform at various competitions. We train intensively throughout the summer to put on a spectacular show for the audience!
As part of the Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps, I went on tour for a summer around the country to perform at various competitions. We train intensively throughout the summer to put on a spectacular show for the audience!
Position: Tenor Drum Captain
Position: Tenor Drum Captain
Costa Mesa High School Marching Band
Costa Mesa High School Marching Band
Head Drum Major
Head Drum Major
I served as the drum major of CMHS for 2 consecutive years during my 5 years in marching band. In my time as drum major, I led us to the championships tournament, which had not been done for several years. Now, CMHS is continually on an upward trend and becoming better than ever.
I served as the drum major of CMHS for 2 consecutive years during my 5 years in marching band. In my time as drum major, I led us to the championships tournament, which had not been done for several years. Now, CMHS is continually on an upward trend and becoming better than ever.
Drumline
Drumline
Additionally, I also performed in the CMHS Drumline for 4 years, where we have always remained in the top 5 of our division!
Additionally, I also performed in the CMHS Drumline for 4 years, where we have always remained in the top 5 of our division!
Before I had taken office as drum major, I had served as the percussion captain for one year.
Before I had taken office as drum major, I had served as the percussion captain for one year.
Recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award.
Recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award.
Parade Performances
Parade Performances
One of my favorite performances is for parades, and I perform in the Hunting Beach 4th of July every year! In drumline, we used to always do the Balboa Beach parade.
One of my favorite performances is for parades, and I perform in the Hunting Beach 4th of July every year! In drumline, we used to always do the Balboa Beach parade.
Jazz Performance
Jazz Performance
UC Jazz
UC Jazz
Upon arriving at UC Berkeley, I immediately auditioned for UC Jazz and have been performing in an intermediate combo led by Marty Weher.
Upon arriving at UC Berkeley, I immediately auditioned for UC Jazz and have been performing in an intermediate combo led by Marty Weher.
CMHS Jazz Band 1
CMHS Jazz Band 1
I played for 4 years in CMHS's Jazz Band 1. In my time, we earned only Superior ratings, best rhythm section, and best soloist awards! I played both drumset and jazz vibes.
I played for 4 years in CMHS's Jazz Band 1. In my time, we earned only Superior ratings, best rhythm section, and best soloist awards! I played both drumset and jazz vibes.
Orchestral Performance
Orchestral Performance
My main instrument in orchestra is marimba; however, I have been trained in general percussion as well.
My main instrument in orchestra is marimba; however, I have been trained in general percussion as well.
Previous Marimba Pieces:
Previous Marimba Pieces:
Bach Prelude in G Major by J.S Bach
Yellow After the Rain by Mitchell Peters
Two Movements for Marimba by Toshimitsu Tanaka (Movement 1)
Rotation IV by Eric Samut
Partita in D Minor by J.S Bach (Allemande)
The Comedian's Galop by Dimitri Kabalevsky (Quartet)
Upbeat Suite arr. Brian Slawson (Quartet)
Other Ensembles:
Other Ensembles:
CMHS Advanced Band
CMHS Advanced Band
Chapman University Honor Band
Chapman University Honor Band
Cerritos College Honor Band
Cerritos College Honor Band
UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
I have played for one semester in UCBSO under the direction of David Milnes. In percussion, I have taken lessons from Loren Mach, Stan Muncy, and Robert Slack.
I have played for one semester in UCBSO under the direction of David Milnes. In percussion, I have taken lessons from Loren Mach, Stan Muncy, and Robert Slack.
Performances:
Performances:
Elgar Variations
Petrushka
Small Ensembles:
Small Ensembles:
Vanguard University Small Ensemble Quarter Performances: Superior Ratings
Vanguard University Small Ensemble Quarter Performances: Superior Ratings
Musicals
Musicals
For 4 years, I have played in musicals with my high school as the drumset player and reading from the original Broadway recording book.
For 4 years, I have played in musicals with my high school as the drumset player and reading from the original Broadway recording book.
Musicals I've Done:
Musicals I've Done:
Shrek
Beauty and the Beast
Bring it On!
Legally Blonde
Babes in Arms
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