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Board of Advisors

Dr. Jillian Baxter

Dr. Jillian Baxter
Assistant Professor of Music
Albany State University

Ricky Burkhead
Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies
University of Mississippi

Maria Finkelmeier

Maria Finkelmeier
Owner
MF Dynamics
Associate Professor
Berklee College of Music

Latrice Green
Student
Jacksonville State University

Sarah Hagan

Sarah Hagan
Co-Owner
Royal Cymbal Company

Dr. Dave Hall

Dr. Dave Hall
Associate Professor of Percussion
University of North Texas

Jeff Hamilton

Jeff Hamilton
Professional Drummer

Eric C Hughes
Drummer and Educator

Gene Koshinski
Professor of Percussion
University of Delaware

Dr. Matthew Lau

Dr. Matthew Lau
Educator / Performer

Valerie D. Naranjo

Valerie D. Naranjo
Percussionist
NBC Saturday Night Live Band,
The Lion King on Broadway
Professor
New York University Steinhardt School
Faculty Member
NYU Global Institute for Advanced Studies

Jeff Prosperie

Jeff Prosperie
Principal Drummer
West Point Band Hellcats
United States Military Academy
US Army

Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen
Professor of Percussion
Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Sherry Rubins

Sherry Rubins
Senior lecturer and Percussion Program Coordinator
University of Texas at San Antonio

Marcus Santos

Marcus Santos
Hand Percussionist
Performer and Educator
Grooversity
New England Conservatory
Middlesex Community College
Somerville High School

Robert Shen

Robert Shen
President
Remo Inc

Julie Spencer
International Performer, Composer and Visual Artist

Saturnino Tiamson, Jr.
Percussionist / Drummer / Educator 
President of PAS Philippines Chapter 
Harrow International School Hong Kong

Drew Tucker
Director of the Jazz Road program for South Arts

Andrea Venet

Andrea Venet
Associate Professor of
Percussion
University of North Florida

Karlyn Vina
Assistant Professor of Percussion
Shenandoah Conservatory

Mark Wessels

Mark Wessels
Director of Education
Zildjian

Andy Zildjian

Andy Zildjian
CEO/Chair
Sabian Ltd

Council of Past Presidents

Julie Davila (2023-2024)
Michael Burritt (2021-2022)
Dr. Chris Hanning (2019-2020)
Dr. Brian Zator (2017-2018)
Dr. Julie Hill (2015-2017)
John R. Beck (2013-2014)
Lisa Rogers (2011–2012)
Steve Houghton (2009-2010)
Gary Cook (2007-2008)
Rich Holly (2005 – 2006)
Mark Ford (2003 – 2004)
James Campbell (2001 – 2002)
Robert Breithaupt (1999 – 2000)

Robert Breithaupt (1999 – 2000)
Genaro Gonzalez (1997 – 1998)
Garwood Whaley (1993 – 1996)
Robert Schietroma (1991 – 1992)
John H. Beck (1987 – 1990)
Thomas Siwe (1984 – 1986)
Larry Vanlandingham (1982 – 1984) deceased
James Petercsak (1977 – 1981)
Gary Olmstead (1973 – 1977)
Sandy Feldstein (1968 – 1972) deceased
Gordon Peters (1964 – 1967) deceased
Donald Canedy (1960 – 1963) deceased

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      • Percussion Ensemble Competitions & Festivals (PECAF)
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      • Percussion Ensemble Competitions & Festivals (PECAF)
  • RESOURCES
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