Evgeny - Jazz Instrumental Band

Evgeny Resume

SUMMARY: Highly motivated drummer with a comprehensive background in performance and music composition and arranging. More than 15 years in a variety of ensembles and bands. Skilled accompanist proficient in sight-reading new pieces from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy and at tempo. An enthusiastic team player who accepts coaching graciously and quickly incorporates feedback into performances. Poised and charismatic ensemble performer who quickly masters new repertoires in a broad range of musical styles. Experience collaborating with a diverse range of musicians and managers. HIGHLIGHTS: • Broad range of musical styles • Broad rhythmic, metric and dynamic range • Strong improvising ability • Expressed • Poised • Responsible • Organized • Strong attention to details WORK EXPERIENCE: AMERICAN CRUISE LINE COMPANIES On board different passenger vessels Drummer 03/2006 to Current Perform in the orchestra for many production shows with click-track and playback. Closely follow musical notation. Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo as an accompanist during shows of many guest entertainers. Play a variety of music with a broad stylistic range and improvisational flexibility on dance sets as a member of trios, quartets and bands. Express musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics. Perform in front of live audiences. INDEPENDENT Russian Federation Drummer 09/1998 to Current Perform huge selection of music in a variety of styles with different ensembles and bands. Feature at numerous festivals and concerts both locally and nationally. Perform in front of live audiences on television shows as a member of musical collective. Organize trios, quartets and bands to play for special events such as weddings and other feasts. Schedule and run rehearsals, reserve rehearsal space and arrange for accompanists. PENZA STATE CIRCUS Penza, Penza Region, Russia Drummer 09/2002 to 05/2004 Performed in the circus orchestra for many productions. Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions. Played a lot of drum breaks, fills, rolls and accented strokes for main artists on circus arena (clowns, acrobats and others). EDUCATION: BACHELOR OF ARTS: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND TEACHING 2013 Samara State Academy of Culture and Arts, Samara, Samara Region, Russia Emphasis in Drums, Percussion, Band and Ensemble Recipient of Academy Scholarship Top 10% of class ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND TEACHING 2005 Penza State College of Culture and Arts, Penza, Penza Region, Russia Emphasis in Drums, Percussion, Band and Ensemble Top 10% of class LANGUAGES: • Russian: Native • English: Fluent HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: • Reading books • Watching movies • Photography • Travelling • Meeting friends • Swimming

Updated: December 5, 2013