Christopher Peffers
Porter,IN
Summary
Creative, young drummer with 7 years experience playing drums and percussion. Organized and expressive with broad range of musical styles. Excellent memorization and rhythmic note reading capabilities. Expertise includes both progressive and fusion performances. Knowledgeable about ensemble and event procedures. Positive and upbeat with a responsible nature and strong attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Percussionist
Willie Waldman Project
Chillicothe, IL
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed at Summercamp Music Festival as a percussionist and drum tech
- Stayed proficient with wide range of percussion instruments
- Maintained drums and percussion equipment in good working order
- Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance
- Improvised music fluently and at tempo
- Efficiently set up drums at performance venues
- Provided musical accompaniment for fusion based performances
Drummer
Holly Fest
Otis, IN
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Played drums with multiple small bands at a barn in an event nicknamed, “Holly Fest”
- Hosted by and occurred on the property of a man named Chuck Holly
- One day event in the summer
- Free and open to the public
Education
Bachelor of Music - Contemporary, Urban, And Pop Music
05.2024
Certificate in General Education Transfer Core - General Studies
07.2021
High School Diploma -
05.2020
Class of 2020
- Member of Pep Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Orchestra
- Dean's List senior year
Skills
- Taking Cues and Direction
- High-Level Understanding of Time Signatures
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Rhythmic Foundations
- Active Listening
- Reading Sheet Music
- Music Composition
- Live Music Performances
- Auditions Well
Accomplishments
- Won several gold medals at state competitions for both solo and ensemble performances
- Lettered in music during junior year of high school
- Orchestral and band awards for recognition
- 3.54 cumulative GPA first year in music school
Additional Information
- Influences/inspirations include Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Lenny White, Mitch Mitchell, Neil Peart, John Bonham, Carmen Apice, Danny Carey, Frank Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, Magma, Soft Machine, Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Weather Report, PFM, experimental rock, progressive rock, jazz fusion, marching, blues, and funk.
Timeline
Percussionist - Willie Waldman Project
05.2022 - 05.2022
Drummer - Holly Fest
08.2016 - 01.2018
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Music, Contemporary, Urban, And Pop Music
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Certificate in General Education Transfer Core, General Studies
Chesterton High School - High School Diploma,
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