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Bradley Edward Meyer is a percussion artist and composer with an extensive and diverse teaching background. Meyer often tours to universities and high schools throughout the Southern and Midwestern states presenting recitals and workshops on topics such as electro-acoustic percussion, contemporary marimba, marching percussion, and world music. Meyer was the front ensemble caption head of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps in 2009, where he also worked as a technician for the two years prior. Currently, he is pursuing his Doctorate of Music in Percussion Performance under James Campbell at the University of Kentucky, where he also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance in 2006. Along with his studies at UK, Meyer is the Wildcat Marching Band's percussion director and the UK Steel Band/Blue Steel coordinator. He received his Master of Music Performance Degree under the direction of Dr. Scott Herring at the University of South Carolina, where he ran Palmetto Pans, the USC drumline, and debuted his first percussion ensemble composition, Your Three Favorite Colors. His extensive training in world music, particularly on the Caribbean steel pan, Korean changgo, mbira (Zimbabwe finger piano), and both Javanese and Balinese gamelan has provided a global perspective for his performances and research areas. From 2002-2005, Meyer was a part of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps' front ensemble, where he accumulated one world championship, three "high-drum" trophies, and three "outstanding service" awards. |
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