K-state percussion studio3/17/2024 ![]() ![]() Thanks go to Buhler HighBand director, Ray James (now Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Baker University) for this one. So what is the specific responsibility of the drummer? I was fortunate enough to learn the answer during my formative years in high school. Lance Cummins, Worship Pastor Newspring Church, 2005 – 2010 ![]() John is more than simply a great drummer, he’s a great musician. You can always count on him being thoroughly prepared and ready to bring a fresh new groove to a song. “I can highly recommend John for any gig. Further, it’s my opinion that time is the responsibility of the entire band (got that guitarists?!?!). But if all we are is time keepers, we’re easily replaced by drum machines and computers (and we are, in many cases, replaced just like that). Well,that’s a good start, but in my opinion it’s just that: a start. Maybe even set up transitions and specific rhythms in a song. To most musicians, a drummer’s job is simple: keep the time. Jesse Warkentin, Musical Director Bringing an energetic passion for each performance while being sensitive to the atmosphere and other performers He is an excellent musician, always sensitive to his surroundings and always creative.” ![]() “I have hired John for every musical production I’ve conducted since 2008 and will continue to do so. ![]()
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