A percussionist from Columbia, Maryland, Nick holds a bachelor's and master's degree in percussion performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Professional Experience:
Drums, Vanessa Collier, 2015-present
Percussion, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, 2012-2015
Principal Percussion, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, 2010-2015
Percussion, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, 2010-2015
Associate Instructor, Percussion, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 2012-2014
Other Performance Experience:
Percussionist, International Tuba Euphonium Convention 2014
Performed with the Battle Creek Brass Band
Drumset, Indiana University’s Latin Band, 2013-2014
Lead by Wayne Wallace and Michael Spiro
Principal Percussionist, Philharmonic Orchestra, Indiana University, 2010-2012
Guest conducted by, Leonard Slatkin, Stephen Smith, Carl St. Clair, and others
Percussionist, Indiana University Chamber Orchestra, 2010
Percussionist, Indiana University Brazilian Ensemble, 2009-2014
Percussionist, PASIC 2011 Kevin Bobo Keyboard Showcase Concert, Nov. 2011
Principal Percussionist, Indiana University Symphonic Band, 2009
Substitute Percussionist, National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute, 2009
Percussionist, Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra, 2007-2008
Percussionist, Baltimore Cappies Orchestra, 2006-2008
Summer Festivals:
Indiana University Summer Festival Orchestra, 2011
Performed at Ravinia with Festival Orchestra featuring Joshua Bell
Head Counselor, Indiana University Summer Percussion Workshop, 2011
National Orchestral Institute, 2010
Alternate for National Repertory Orchestra, 2010
Education:
Masters in Music, Indiana University Bloomington, Jacobs School of Music
MM in Percussion Performance, 2012-2014
Bachelor in Music, Indiana University Bloomington, Jacobs School of Music
BM in Percussion Performance, 2008-2012
High School Diploma, River Hill High School, 2004-2008
Instructors:
Steve Houghton, Indiana University Bloomington, 2009-2014
Michael Spiro, Indiana University Bloomington, 2009-2013
Kevin Bobo, Indiana University Bloomington, 2008-2012
John Tafoya, Indiana University Bloomington, 2008-2009
Tony Asero, Percussionist, US Naval Academy, 2008-2009
Robert Marino, Principle, Timpanist Army Field Band, 2008-2009
Awards and Honors:
Zildjian Scholarship Award, Indiana University, 2010-2011
The Robert H. Dewey Scholarship Award, Indiana University, 2008-2012
Professional Experience:
Drums, Vanessa Collier, 2015-present
Percussion, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, 2012-2015
Principal Percussion, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, 2010-2015
Percussion, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, 2010-2015
Associate Instructor, Percussion, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 2012-2014
Other Performance Experience:
Percussionist, International Tuba Euphonium Convention 2014
Performed with the Battle Creek Brass Band
Drumset, Indiana University’s Latin Band, 2013-2014
Lead by Wayne Wallace and Michael Spiro
Principal Percussionist, Philharmonic Orchestra, Indiana University, 2010-2012
Guest conducted by, Leonard Slatkin, Stephen Smith, Carl St. Clair, and others
Percussionist, Indiana University Chamber Orchestra, 2010
Percussionist, Indiana University Brazilian Ensemble, 2009-2014
Percussionist, PASIC 2011 Kevin Bobo Keyboard Showcase Concert, Nov. 2011
Principal Percussionist, Indiana University Symphonic Band, 2009
Substitute Percussionist, National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute, 2009
Percussionist, Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra, 2007-2008
Percussionist, Baltimore Cappies Orchestra, 2006-2008
Summer Festivals:
Indiana University Summer Festival Orchestra, 2011
Performed at Ravinia with Festival Orchestra featuring Joshua Bell
Head Counselor, Indiana University Summer Percussion Workshop, 2011
National Orchestral Institute, 2010
Alternate for National Repertory Orchestra, 2010
Education:
Masters in Music, Indiana University Bloomington, Jacobs School of Music
MM in Percussion Performance, 2012-2014
Bachelor in Music, Indiana University Bloomington, Jacobs School of Music
BM in Percussion Performance, 2008-2012
High School Diploma, River Hill High School, 2004-2008
Instructors:
Steve Houghton, Indiana University Bloomington, 2009-2014
Michael Spiro, Indiana University Bloomington, 2009-2013
Kevin Bobo, Indiana University Bloomington, 2008-2012
John Tafoya, Indiana University Bloomington, 2008-2009
Tony Asero, Percussionist, US Naval Academy, 2008-2009
Robert Marino, Principle, Timpanist Army Field Band, 2008-2009
Awards and Honors:
Zildjian Scholarship Award, Indiana University, 2010-2011
The Robert H. Dewey Scholarship Award, Indiana University, 2008-2012