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Drums with Kristian P.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2003
Master of Music

    About Kristian P.

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    Kristian P. is an active steel pan performer and teacher based in South Philadelphia. Mr. P. has performed around the United States, Europe, and Asia, including concert appearances with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He currently directs steel drum orchestras at the University of Delaware, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and Northern Children's Services.

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    S 13th St.
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-11:30 AM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-10 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $60
    60 minutes
    $100
    120 minutes
    $180
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    Experience

    Musica Mundi instrumental director

    Feb, 2010 - Present

    Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

    I direct a world music ensemble for middle school girls, performing music from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean on Steel Drum instruments

    Steel band director

    Mar, 2007 - Present

    Northern Children's Services

    I direct a steel drum band for junior-high aged boys and lead the group in performances.

    Steel band director

    Sep, 2003 - Present

    University of Delaware

    I lead a 25 member student steelband, arranging music for performances, teaching the parts to each student, and directing the ensemble in performance.

    Private Music Teacher

    Sep, 2003 - Present

    Community Music School

    I teach private lessons on steeplan (steel drum) and drum set.

    Musician - Drummer

    Sep, 1999 - May, 2003

    United States Navy Band

    I was the drummer for the US Navy's Seventh Fleet Band, stationed in Yokosuka Japan, and performing in concerts all around Asia and the Pacific.

    Education

    Bachelor of Science

    Sep, 1994 - May, 1999

    University of Delaware

    Master of Music

    Sep, 2003 - May, 2005

    University of Delaware

    Bachelor of Arts

    Sep, 1994 - May, 1999

    University of Delaware

    Awards

    Pi Kappa Lambda Society

    May, 2005

    University of Delaware

    Best Steel Drummer

    Dec, 2007

    GigMasters

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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