Simone Dunai
Waunakee,WI
Summary
Innovative drummer with extensive performance experience and a commitment to excellence. Recognized for strong relationship-building skills and the ability to implement feedback effectively, ensuring high musical standards and fostering teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Drumline - Snare
University of Wisconsin Marching Band
08.2025 - Current
- Perform under pressure for over 76,000 fans in Camp Randall every home game day.
- Maintain a strong work ethic while holding others and myself accountable for perfecting each piece of music physically, and visually.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments while supporting my peers and encouraging the drumline as a team.
Professional Drummer
University of Wisconsin Madison
09.2025 - Current
- Perform at corporate events for UW-Madison, including performing in a 4 piece jazz combo for the Chancellor, President of UW-Madison, and Board of Regents.
- Collaborate with fellow musicians to create cohesive performances, fostering teamwork and creativity.
- Networked with influential industry professionals at events and gigs, cultivating valuable connections within the music community.
Professional Drummer
DB Orchestra
10.2025 - Current
- Perform for a variety of community events around Wisconsin.
- Host swing-dancing events throughout UW.
- Perform at the annual UW Marching Band Banquet.
- Implement feedback from directors to refine performance techniques and achieve higher musical standards.
- Strengthen relationships with event organizers by maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and consistently delivering high-quality performances.
Ice Skating Instructor
Waunakee Community Village Center
06.2023 - Current
- Design and implement lesson plans tailored to diverse skill levels.
- Instruct individual and group skating classes, fostering skill development and confidence.
- Experience in instructing a large span of ages from 4-65 years old.
- Promote safety protocols during lessons to ensure a secure learning environment.
- Analyze moves of skaters to explain correct and incorrect techniques.
- Expand program offerings by creating specialized classes catering to various age groups and skill levels.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, allowing for effective communication with parents regarding their child''s development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Drum-Set Performance/Jazz Studies & Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2029
Skills
- Team leadership
- Professional networking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Improvisational skills
- Ambidextrous playing
- Versatile drumming styles
- Extensive performance background
- Broad rhythmic range
Accomplishments
- Jazz I Rhythm Section Leader 2021-2025
- Outstanding Performance on Drums award Essentially Ellington Regional Festival 2024
- Drumline Section Leader(High School) 2023-24 & 2024-25
- Team Captain, Varsity Ice Hockey 2023-24 & 2024-25
- Madison Jazz Fest performances at the Memorial Union Terrace 2023 & 2024
- Madison Jazz All Stars Drummer 2023 & 2024
- Best Pit Orchestra Jerry Award 2023
- Birch Creek Outstanding Rhythm Section Player 2023
Timeline
Professional Drummer
DB Orchestra
10.2025 - Current
Professional Drummer
University of Wisconsin Madison
09.2025 - Current
Drumline - Snare
University of Wisconsin Marching Band
08.2025 - Current
Ice Skating Instructor
Waunakee Community Village Center
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Drum-Set Performance/Jazz Studies & Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Madison