Percussion
The Percussion Program at The 猎奇重口 under the direction of Dr. Robert LedBetter is one of the premier comprehensive programs in the Northwest. Percussionists at The 猎奇重口 are trained to become “total percussionists” through private instruction, numerous masterclasses with guest artists from around the world and outstanding performance opportunities. Each percussion major develops proficiency in the areas of snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, orchestral accessories, multiple percussion, drumset and world percussion while also focusing on their own specific areas of expertise. World percussion experiences include: Steel Drums, West African drumming (from Guinea, Mali, Ghana and Senegal), Afro-Cuban percussion, Brazilian, Mexican marimba, Salsa Band and Balinese Gamelan.
Courses Taught
Private drum set lessons. MUSI 191L “Hip-Hop Beats Rhymes and Culture.”
Affiliations
John Wicks is a drummer, songwriter, film composer and adjunct college professor based in .
Wicks is a founder of the band and has co-written many of their songs. More Than Just a Dream, the group's 2013 album, included the hit songs "" and "Out of My League", which each climbed to No. 1 on 's chart. , the band's self-titled studio album, features the hit song "HandClap".
Wicks has also written for and appeared on ' album and 's and albums. In addition, he has recorded and/or played live with such artists as , , , , , , , , among others.