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Gary Tillman
Objective
To find a job in the performing art center; bringing skill set and knowledge from a long
professional performance and teaching career.
Summary
Currently performing at Kennedy Center in Broadway productions
Musical experience includes percussionist, drummer and music teacher
Experience in a multitude of performance situations: Broadway New York, National Theatre,
Kennedy Center, and Signature Theatre.
Environmental experiences: Stage and Broadway pit
Accomplishments and awards: Graduated Cum Laude, have won state and regional percussion
competitions; won auditions for Broadway performances.
Professional characteristics: works well with peers; leadership qualities; follows direction of
supervisor; self-promotion; diverse in music performance
Skills and Accomplishments
Musician 1984
Obtained college degree in music performance and composition : performs with
percussion and as a drummer in multiple Broadway, national tours and theatre shows. Skills
utilized are playing drums, percussion keyboard instruments, tympani, and ethnic percussion
C ounselor 2007
Experience includes substance abuse counseling Have obtained experience running
groups; individual sessions; wrote all group notes on the SATIS computer system; attended
meetings with experienced doctors and psychologists
Other Skills and Accomplishments
Case manager- individual counseling and facilitating groups; obtained obtained experience in
Therapeutic Community
House manager: overseeing all clients; dispensing medications; administrative duties; computer
skills.
Intern for chemical dependency ; Co-Lead Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group
Music Reading and Interpretation : Music Pedagogy
Professional Experience
2004 presentBroadway
S howsWashington, DC
Professional musician
Shows include: Hair Spray; Dream Girls; First You Dream; Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; Les
Miserables; See What You Want to See; Sycamore Trees;
2010Life Insurance
S alesmanFairfax, VA
Producer Health Life and Annuities
Contacted businesses to obtain life insurance
2 006 2008InterCare; H ospital; Suburban
S amaritan Village; Bellevue H ospital New York, NY
Case Manager; House Manager and Intern
Counseling in groups and individuals, dispensing medications; record keeping; administrative
duties
1 984 2004Broadway
S howsNew York, NY
Professional Musician
Shows included: Lion King; Mama Mia; Jesus Christ Superstar; Caberet; Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor; Dream Coat: Les Miserables; Victor Victoria; Showboat; How to Succeed
in Business; Cats; Miss Saigon and A Chorus Line
Education
CASAC-T (#20816)
The Resource CASAC Group, Inc., New York, NY
350-Hour and Alcohol Abuse Training Program
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va. 1984
BFA – Applied Music and Composition
Graduated Cum Laude
Successful in passing Insurance Exam
Certifications
2006 Resource CASAC
G roup, Inc.New York, NY
CASAC-T (#20816)
Awards
State and Regional Percussion Competition, 1980- 1984
Obtaining Music jobs through auditions
Professional and Community Memberships
Cum Laude
Publications
Rhythmic Vocabulary
Currently working on this publication. Purpose of this book is to give techniques and ideas to
drummers.
Comments from Supervisors
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Personal Interests
art
Exercise and fitness
photography
Psychology and research
References
References available upon request.