Jeff Perry

I am a freelance percussionist and private lesson teacher in Lexington, KY.  I currently play with several groups in the region, covering the genres of funk, soul, blues, and rock.  See my calendar and links pages for details...

I have previously held teaching positions both as band director and percussion director in Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and Kentucky.  These positions have ranged from teaching 5th grade beginners through college level students.  I have also been fortunate to have spent several years performing and instructing at the div. I Drum Corps level- along side of Paul Rennick, Tom Float, Jeff Moore, and Jim Yakas.  Recent performances have included performing with Bob Becker at Colorado State University in 2006 and performing with Bill Bachman at the 2006 PASIC convention in Austin, TX.  In addition to marching and concert performances, I have played and recorded (in studio) drum set for groups in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and Kentucky. I am a proud member of the Percussion Arts Society and a member of the Vic Firth Education Team. 

Education: MM- Colorado State University

                  BM- University of Louisiana, Monroe

     Additional studies at Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas.

Teaching Experience: positions held

• Shelby County High School, KY- Director of Percussion
• Russell County Schools, KY- Assistant Band Director/Director of Percussion, Steel Band Director
• Colorado State University- Teaching Assistant for Percussion Studio, Percussion Ensemble, Music History, Music Theory, and Music Appreciation
• Wheat Ridge High School, CO- Percussion Instructor
• Arvada West High School, CO- Percussion Director
• Bishop Dunne Catholic School, TX- Director of Bands
• Clark Middle School, TX- Director of Percussion
• McKinney North High School, TX- Director of Percussion, Jazz Band Director
• McKinney High School/McKinney ISD, TX- Assistant Band Director/District Percussion Coordinator
• Frisco High School, TX- Marching Percussion Director
• Southern Arkansas University- Adjunct Faculty, Director of Percussion
• Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps- Percussion Instructor, 2001
• Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps- Percussion Instructor, 1998
• Additional Band and Percussion Camps: University of North Texas, University of Louisiana-Monroe,  Colorado State University, Plano Senior High School (TX), Allen High School (TX), Blue Ridge High School (SC)
• Private Lesson Instructor in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and Kentucky

Performing Experience:

• Fort Collins Symphony, CO
• Allen Philharmonic, TX
• Symphonia Frisco, TX
• South Arkansas Symphony
• Monroe Symphony, LA
• Garland Civic Treater, TX
• Metropolitan Winds, TX
• Colorado State University- Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra,  Percussion Ensemble
• University of Louisiana, Monroe- Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band, African Ensemble
• University of North Texas- PASIC drumline- 1996
• Texas Christian University- Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble
• Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps- Madison, WI   1996, 1997
• Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps- Anaheim, CA   1994, 1995
• Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps- Dallas, TX     1993

 I have been fortunate to have shared performances with Bill Bachman, Bob Becker, John Parks, Eric Hollenbeck, and Louis Bellson. 

My primary performing and education influences include: Paul Rennick, Tom Float, Jeff Moore, Eric Hollenbeck, Larry Anderson, Michael Kingan, David Cook, Vern Ewan, Brian Britt, Randy Bartlett, Steven Pederson, and J. Steven Moore.  

An official resume with references can be provided upon request.