Percussion with Matt N.

Levittown School District

East Islip School District

Mineola High School

-Front ensemble instructor in preparation for competitions on Long Island, and for finals in Syracuse, New York for mallet percussion, timpani, and auxiliary percussion.

Seaford School District

-Seaford High School - experience includes; planing and teaching lessons for all instruments in 9th through 12th grade, conducting rehearsals for the Concert Band and Symphonic Band, and teaching music theory I and II. -Seaford Harbor Elementary School - experience includes; planning and teaching lessons for all instruments in 4th and 5th grade, and conducted band rehearsal.

Division Avenue High School

-Percussion instructor in preparation for competitions on Long Island, and for finals in Syracuse, New York for mallet percussion, timpani, and auxiliary percussion. -Front ensemble arranger.

Longwood High School

-Drumline instructor in preparation for half-time shows during football games, and for the Hofstra University Marching Band Festival. -Percussion feature, cadences, and warm-ups arranger

LIU Post

Hofstra University

University of the State of New York Education Department

Initial Certification

LIU Post

We 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.

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Native Proficiency