OMEA 2002 Conference:
Building Community Through Music
January 25-27, 2002
Jon Belcher
Clinician
Jon Belcher majored in percussion at Berklee College of Music and studied privately with Alan Dawson. A veteran of the Los Angeles recording studios, his credits (recording and touring) include Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids, Phoebe Snow, Crystal Gayle, Al Wilson, Ollie Mitchell, and Latin percussionist Jack Costanzo. He has recorded T.V. Jingles with Doc Severenson, the Golden Books for Disney studios, and a gold record with country artist Larry Groce. As a leader, Jon has performed at jazz festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada, and was a featured solo performer at the 1992 World's Fair in Seville, Spain.
Jon is the author of two highly acclaimed percussion method books: Drumset Workouts [Polyrythms and Independent Coordination Applied to Contemporary Grooves] and Drumset Workouts Book 2 [Advanced Concepts & Application]. These books have been endorsed by many top educators and percussionists, including: Jim Chapin, Hal Blaine, Louie Bellson, Michael Shrieve, and Dom Famularo. Jon's articles have appeared in numerous drum publications, including Modern Drummer Magazine, Creative Drummer Magazine, PAS Percussive Notes Magazine, and Percussive News (One of his articles is currently featured on-line at the Percussive Arts Society web site: www.pas.org Look for it under "Publications" & the "Hot Licks" column).
Jon is also a Drum Set clinician for Ludwig, and currently leads the group Savoy Swing. He teaches privately in the Seattle area and may be contacted via e-mail at [email protected].
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