Ethan Brown
Summary
I am a dynamic music composer, percussionist, and instructor with extensive experience following university, middle school, and high school programs. I have an expert approach to music composition, theory, and education that reflects in the fostering of these skills sets within students. I lead ensembles in a way that achieves the desired musical effects. I am able to engage audiences through live performances and effective marketing strategies, fostering collaboration and creativity in diverse musical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Composer
Eb Music LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Transpose pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Write and arrange Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestral, and Chamber music in original styles.
- Lead and direct ensembles at rehearsals, concerts and recording sessions.
- Work with band, orchestra, jazz, and vocal programs in private and public schools via scheduled clinics.
Percussionist
Freelance
06.2019 - Current
- Perform as a percussionist and for diverse events. including operas, musicals, concerts, masterclasses, seminars, and dance productions.
- Work with orchestras and other classical groups.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of percussion inventory to provide optimal sound quality.
- Design marketing material and social media posts to promote musical performances.
- Achieve desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating and leading clearly with musicians.
Principal Percussionist
St. Louis Brass Band
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Served as the principal percussionist in the St. Louis Brass Band for the 2024 season.
- Lead and instructed the percussion section during rehearsals, concerts, and organized trips.
- Ensured proper rehearsal etiquette and preparation for each concert cycle.
- Demonstrated where to set up and tear down equipment for rehearsals and concerts across different venues.
Marching Band Percussion Instructor
De Soto Senior High School
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Served as the Percussion Instructor for the De Soto Pride Marching Band.
- Worked with both directors on percussion maintenance, musical instruction, musical competency, percussion equipment, marching band fundamentals, and marching percussion fundamentals.
- Ensured all students were taken care of, maintained, efficient, and skilled in their craft.
- Organized all marching band rehearsals for the percussion section including the drum line and the front ensemble.
- Provided knowledge and instruction within the marching band style.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for the students that needed assistance.
- Assisted with percussion techniques, marching fundamentals, memorization practices, and proper preparation.
Summer Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Jefferson R-7 High School
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Served as the Percussion Coach for the Jefferson R-7 High School Marching Band.
- Worked with both directors on percussion maintenance, musical instruction, musical competency, percussion equipment, marching band fundamentals, and marching percussion fundamentals.
- Ensured all students were taken care of, maintained, efficient, and skilled in their craft.
- Organized all marching band rehearsals for the drum line.
- Provided knowledge and instruction within the marching band style.
- Assisted with percussion techniques, marching fundamentals, memorization practices, and proper preparation.
Summer Concert Band Camp Music Coach
Mckendree University
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Created an encouraging, fun, and focused learning atmosphere.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Evaluated students' musical abilities by providing feedback and written reports.
- Assessed student readiness to join band camp.
- Explained music theory, aural skills, and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform music.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Provided advice to students as their camp counselor.
Principal Percussionist
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Served as the principal percussionist for the lead ensemble at the university, Southeast Wind Symphony.
- Ensured proper rehearsal etiquette and preparation for each concert cycle.
- Organized outside of rehearsal sectional rehearsals with the members.
- Lead the section inside and outside of rehearsals.
- Assisted with the director of bands for each concert cycle, ensuring skill sets were attainable.
- Ensured all section members were mentally and physically stable throughout each season.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Percussion Performance And Composition & Theory
Southeast Missouri State University
05-2023
Skills
- Instrument proficiency
- Client communication
- Collaboration
- Sound design
- Editing, mixing, and mastering
- Live performance
- Conducting
- Composition
- Budget management
- Marketing
- Social Media Engagement
Websites
Timeline
Principal Percussionist
St. Louis Brass Band
08.2024 - 08.2025
Summer Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Jefferson R-7 High School
06.2024 - 07.2024
Summer Concert Band Camp Music Coach
Mckendree University
06.2024 - 06.2024
Music Composer
Eb Music LLC
06.2023 - Current
Marching Band Percussion Instructor
De Soto Senior High School
06.2021 - 12.2024
Principal Percussionist
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2019 - 05.2023
Percussionist
Freelance
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Percussion Performance And Composition & Theory
Southeast Missouri State University
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