About Gavin G.
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East Gaston Percussion Tech
Jul, 2015 - PresentEast Gaston High School
Percussion Instructor/Camp Counselor
Apr, 2016 - Jun, 2016Salvation Army Music Conservatory
Touring/Recording Drummer
Aug, 2014 - May, 2015The Menders
A popular local band that I toured with for several months. I was the drummer for them and was interviewed with them on 106.5 The End. They have also been on the top of the charts on ReverbNation.
Session Musician
Jun, 2014 - PresentNoalynn Studio
I am a session musician for Noalynn Studio in Bessemer City. NC where I record drums/percussion/keys/vocals for local bands and solo artists.
Drum Camp Teacher
Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2014Chesterbrook Academy
I taught a drum camp for children at Chesterbrook Academy in Huntersville, NC for children ages 5-12.
Touring Drummer
Jul, 2013 - May, 2014NGU Campus Band
I toured in a praise and worship band for a little under a year that travelled the entire time to churches throughout the southeast.
Freelance Percussionist
Aug, 2012 - PresentGavin
I am frequently hired to play percussion at churches and for local philharmonics for performances when i'm needed such as: Parkwood Baptist Church, Brevard Phil. and many other locations.
Touring/Recording Drummer
Jul, 2011 - PresentMorrowville
This is my band Morrowville. We write music based off of our guitar player's novels he's written. Some comparisons we get are: Damien Rice, Deftones, Tool, Modest Mouse, The Mars Volta, and even Leonard Cohen. We were in the top 20 for the Indie charts after we released our most recent album, "The Deaf King".
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Aug, 2012 - May, 2014North Greenville University
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Aug, 2014 - May, 2016Brevard College
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Music
May, 2016Brevard College
I received my music degree here. Brevard College is a highly esteemed liberal arts university that has showcased some of the most famous classical musicians inside the Brevard Music Center.
Safe From Harm
Jun, 2016The Salvation Army
This certifies me to work with children with a larger understanding for the many precautions and understandings that need to be considered when working with children.
Awards
1710 Percussion Endorsement
Mar, 20141710 Percussion
Instrumental Performance Award
Apr, 2016Brevard College
Dream Cymbals Endorsement
Feb, 2016Dream Cymbals
Rich Sticks Endorsement
Dec, 2015Rich Sticks
Dean's List
Mar, 2015Brevard College
Principal Percussion Chair
Aug, 2014Brevard College
Affiliations
Society of Composers and Lyricists
Jan, 2013The Society Of Composers & Lyricists is an organization consisting of Hollywood's professional motion picture, Television, and multimedia music composers, songwriters and lyricists, with histories in the art of scoring for motion pictures and television. Many of its members have won or been nominated for Oscars, Emmys and Grammy Awards.
Percussive Arts Society, The
May, 2014We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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