About Darnell P.
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Studio Musician/ Recording Artist
Jan, 2013 - PresentStudios
Studio Guitarist Studio Percussionist Vocals Recording artist
Percussion Instructor
Aug, 2012 - Nov, 2012Gainesville High School Marching Band
Percussion Instructor for the GHS drumline Composed percussion ensemble music Taught advanced marching techniques
Band Director
Aug, 2008 - May, 2009Birmingham Public Schools: Kirby Middle
Head band director where prepared students for the high school level band and orchestra programs. Taught beginner-intermediate music theory/composition Rehearsed and performed in parades, high school football games, and two full band concerts.
Assistant Band Director of Bands
Jul, 2008 - Jun, 2010Birmingham Public Schools: Carver High School
Assisted in ensemble music instruction in preparation for: concerts, marching band competitions, solo/ensemble festivals, and private lessons. Composed/ Arranged full band pieces Taught marching drill for weekly football games Jazz Ensemble instructor Music in World Cultures Instructor
Education
Bachelors: Music Performance: Percussion Studies
Jun, 2004 - May, 2008University of Alabama
Masters: Elementary Education
May, 2011 - Apr, 2012University of Florida
Certifications
Professional Teacher Certification
Jun, 2012Florida Department of Education
Music K-12
Professional Teacher Certification
Jul, 2012Florida Department of Education
Elementary Education K-6
Affiliations
BMI
May, 2012Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
ASCAP
May, 2018ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.
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