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:: Randy Martens ::::::


Philosophy: My goal is to provide the opportunity for students to become proficient on all the percussion instruments and to grow in their love for music.
Randy Martens

Teaches:

Percussion - Snare Drum, Mallet Instruments, Timpani, and Drum Set

Teaching Since:

1987
  • K&S Conservatory of Music
  • MacPhail Center for Music
  • Century College
  • Schmitt Music Company

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
  • Private Percussion Studies:
    • Robert Adney, MacPhail Center for Music
    • Earl Yowell, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
    • Phil Hey, jazz drummer/educator
    • Gordy Knudtson, Steve Miller Band
  • Timpani Master Class with Cleveland Orchestra's Cloyd Duff
  • Jazz Workshops with jazz bassist/educator Tom Pieper

Groups/Associations:

Student Opportunities:

  • K&S Recitals
  • K&S jazz combos
  • Minnesota Youth Symphonies
  • Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony