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| Faculty Biography | :: 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. |
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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
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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
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Groups/Associations: | |
Student Opportunities: |
- K&S Recitals
- K&S jazz combos
- Minnesota Youth Symphonies
- Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony
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