Joshua Gr

1995-2002 Private Lessons with AMS Band director Youngstown, OH
Symphonic percussion
Drumset
Marching Drumline
Rhythm theory

1995-1999 Frank Ohl Middle School Youngstown, OH
Symphonic Band
Played various symphonic instruments
First Chair Percussionist fifth and sixth grade as well as seventh/eighth grade combined band
First snare in eighth grade drumline

1999-2003 Austintown Fitch High School Youngstown, OH
Military Marching Band
Only freshman snare drummer
Senior Drumline captain (duties shared with co-captain)
Swept Myrtle Beach “Fiestival” national competitions senior year including awards for best Marching Drumline, Best Jazz Percussion section, Best Concert percussion section, Best overall percussion award, and Grand National champion award

1999-2003 Austintown Fitch High School Youngstown, OH
Symphonic Band
Senior first chair percussionist
Awards given include 2001 outstanding musicianship for three ‘1’ ratings, 2001-2002 outstanding soloist in jazz band, 2002 outstanding musicianship for seven ‘1’ ratings, 2002-2003 outstanding soloist in jazz band, 2003 outstanding musicianship for four ‘1’ ratings, 2003 outstanding drumline captain, 2003 marine corp. outstanding bandsman award

2001-2003 Austintown Fitch High School Youngstown, OH
Jazz Band
Drumset
Auxiliary Percussion
In charge of Conga, Djembe, and world percussion parts

1995-2002 Private Lessons with AMS Band director Youngstown, OH
Symphonic percussion
Drumset
Marching Drumline
Rhythm theory


1994-2003 Austintown school systems Youngstown, OH
Classical training in symphonic percussion

1996-2003
Classical training in drumset

1999-2004 Be Well Drum On! Group Boardman, OH
Djembe

2000-current
Independent study of exotic, experimental and world percussion

2000-current
Independent study of Musical instrument design and manufacturing

2010-current
Independent study of Accordion

2011-current
Independent study of Guitar

1999-2003 Austintown School systems Youngstown, OH
High School Solos and Emsembles competitions
Fourteen ‘1’ ratings in ensembles
Three ‘2’ ratings in ensembles
Three ‘1’ ratings in timpani, snare drum, and multi percussion solos
Three ‘2’ ratings in timpani and snare drum solos

2001-2003 AiEON Youngstown, OH
Percussionist
Played various instruments including Conga, Djembe, Doumbek, Tabla, Didgeridoo, and others
Headlining concerts had up to 300 people in attendance
Recorded and sold one studio album

2001-2003 AiEON Youngstown, OH
Band Manager
In charge of organizing headlining concerts, events, appearances, practices, and studio sessions.
Headlined Canfield County Fair “Young Musicians” concert
Headlining concerts had up to 300 people in attendance
Recorded and sold one studio album

2003-2004 the Terry Barrett Band Warren, OH
Exotic Percussionist
Home Studio Recording sessions
Played Cuyahoga Falls festival ’05 with over 4000 in attendance

2009-2010 Top of the Line Entertainment Pittsburgh, PA
Karaoke Jockey
Responsible for set-up and break-down
MC/Announcing performers
Running program for karaoke tracks and break music


2009-current Verity's Lie/The Hit Men Pittsburgh, PA
Cover band with Originals-rock, jazz, swing, funk, contemporary
Drumset (usually fill-in for regular drumset drummer)
Auxiliary Percussion
Mainly Conga, Djembe, and world percussion parts for all shows
Entertainment for Gateway Clipper captain's cruises
Wedding band
Party/event entertainment
former steel city saloon open mic hosts

2009-current Papa Baloo Pittsburgh, PA
Funk/Jam Band
Drumset
Writing
Home Recording

2010-current Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Pittsburgh, PA
Folk-Punk Singer/Songwriters
Drumset
Accordion
Synthesizers
Writing
Recording

I have one year of experience in formal teaching.