High School Director
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Mt. Pleasant, MI *****
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Michael R. List
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DEGREES
Master of Music (Percussion) May 2008
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Music (Percussion) May 2006
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
FURTHER EDUCATION
Private Tabla Lessons with Jim Feist Via Skype
Periodically
Fall 2010-2011
Private Tabla Study with Manoj Kadam and Vinayak Thorat Maharashtra, India
Dec 2008-April 2009Indian Classical Music Workshop with Pandit Samar Saha (tabla) Ann Arbor, MI
July 14-18, 2008North American Frame Drum Association Frame Drum Fest Mendham, New Jersey
March 28-30, 2008
Mbira Camp with Erica Azim Berkley, CA
July 21-28, 2007KoSA International Percussion Workshop & Festival Johnson, VT
August 7-13 2006
Attended workshops on frame drumming by Glen Velez and Jamey Haddad
25th Annual Summer Tabla Workshop with Pandit Sharda Sahai Montreal, Canada
July 24-August 5, 2006
Private Tabla Lessons with Navjot Sandhu Lansing, MI
20062008
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Non-Western Percussion
To Hit 2010 present
Marimba/World Percussion Duet tohitthings.com
Wisaal 2010 present
Arabic Fusion Ensemble wisaalmusic.com
CLF Music20062010
Indian/Arabic/Rock Fusion
Northwoods Improvisers2008 - present
Jazz and World Music Fusion - www.northwoodsimprovisers.com
Grace Church Music Ministry20032008
gracemp.org
Concert Percussion
West Michigan Symphony, Substitute Section Percussion
2011
Traverse Symphony Orchestra, Substitute Section Percussion 2010, 2008
Adrian Symphony Orchestra, Substitute Section Percussion 2009
Central Michigan University, Symphonic Wind EnsembleSpring 2004
Spring 2006, Spring 2007 Spring 2008
Central Michigan University, Percussion Ensemble Fall 2002Spring 2008
Drumset
CMU Jazz Lab 1Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
Grace Church Music Ministry20032008
gracemp.org
Marching Percussion
Central Michigan University Marching Band 2002 2004 seasons
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Notable Performances
Percussive Arts Society International Convention: Focus Day Indianapolis, Indian
November 11, 2009
With Andrew Spencer and Trio Central
Percussive Arts Society International Convention Austin, Texas
November, 2006
The CMU Percussion Ensemble won the PAS International Ensemble
Competition and was selected to perform for the PAS Convention.
College Band Directors National Association Conference Ann Arbor, Michigan
March, 2007Central Michigan University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
American Portrait XI, Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI
February, 2008
Crumb, George: American Songbook IV
World Premieres
to for hit with: Jay C. Batzner January 13, 2012
with To Hit: Marimba, Hammer Dulcimer, Mbira and Live Looping
Second Drift: Kentra Kestner April 21, 2011
with To Hit: Marimba and Mbira
Hector Peterson -The Nightmare in Soweto: Collette Mabigani April 6, 2010
Chamber Ensemble (Djembe)
Uneven Rotations: Matthew Fink April 11, 2007
Marimba Quartet
Night Song: Kendra Kestner April 11, 2007
Marimba and Voice
Tres Poemas de Amor: Neil Anderson-Himmelspach Spring 2006
Choir, Marimba Quartet, and Piano
Obsequences: Navjot Sandhu October 30, 2006
Marimba and Soprano Sax
Weltschmerz: Neil Anderson-Himmelspach November 13, 2005
Saxophone Chamber Ensemble with Percussion
DISCOGRAPHY
Globalized Percussion Music To Hit, CD 2012
World Percussion
Tabla Solo To Hit, Digital Single 2012
Tabla
Devices and Desires New York Polyphony, Digital EP 2011
Remix, Track 6 Guadeamus omnes in Domino (Wisaal Remix)
Mosaics Wisaal, (Demo) CD 2011
Riq, Frame Drum
Constellations Northwoods Improvisers, LP 2008
Tabla, Percussion
Tangents The Alliance of Michigan State University Composers, CD 2006
Marimba, track 4 'Obsequences' Sandhu
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MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Musical Director / Business Manager To Hit 2010-Present
tohitthings.com
Regularly performing percussion duet combining non-western instruments and
marimba.
Assistant Musical Director / Assistant Business ManagerWisaal2010-Present
wisaalmusic.com
Regularly performing Arabic fusion ensemble.
Musical Director / Personal ManagerThe Music of Steve Reich
Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, MI, February 4, 2007
Concert featuring music of the composer Steve Reich, funded by Student
Research and Creative Endeavors Grant
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Guest Lecture / Demonstrations (world music)
MUS 110 - Music in Society Central Michigan University
February 14, 2012 (w/ Meera Mainkar)
November 10, 2011 (w/ Wisaal)
February 15, 2011
April 22, 2010, (w/ Northwoods Improvisors
)
October 15, 2009May 18 2088
October 28, 2008MUS 313 - Musics of the World Central Michigan University
February 14, 2012 (w/ Meera Mainkar)
November 10, 2011 (w/ Wisaal)
February 8, 2011October 28, 2008
MUS 719 - Seminar in World MusicCentral Michigan University
September 15, 2010Humanities 183 - African and Asian Cultures Mid Michigan Community College
(w/ Mike Johnston / Northwoods Improvisors)
October 27, 2011October 15, 2009Music AppreciationDelta College
(w/ Mike Johnston / Northwoods Improvisors)
March 15, 2010Collective for Music Research and Cultural Studies
at
Central Michigan UniversityNovember 23, 2009Assistantships and Instructor
Positions
Marching Band Percussion Instructor (High School)
Mt. Pleasant (season)
Winter Drumline Instructor (High School)
Mt. Pleasant 2010-2011
Concert Band Percussion Instructor (High School and Middle School)
Mt. Pleasant 2011
Faculty, Summer Music Camp; Central Michigan University2007-2010
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Graduate AssistantCentral Michigan UniversityAugust 2006May 2008
Instructor of MUS 197D: Multi-Cultural Drumming
Graded tests for MUS 110: Music in Society
Instructor of non-percusion major percussion ensemble
Instructed the front ensemble and drumline for Central Michigan University
Marching Band.
Taught 3-5 private percussion lessons per semester to underclassmen
Assisted in logistical needs for Central Michigan University Marching Band
Assisted with general percussion studio maintenance
Staff, Summer Music Camp Central Michigan University2006
Staff, Sounds of Summer, Central Michigan University
(Marching Percussion Summer Workshop)
June 19-20, 2004 and June 18-19, 2005
Percussion Instructor, Grace Church Summer Music Camp2005-2009
Grace Church, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Private Lessons
Private drumset lessons Mt. Pleasant, MI 2011-Present
Tabla lessons Mt. Pleasant, MI 2009-Present
Djembe lessons Mt. Pleasant, MI 2011
Drumset at B's Music Shop Mt. Pleasant, MI 2008
Marching percussion lessons Mt. Pleasant, MI 2008
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2012 Excellence in Diversity Award (Wisaal) Michigan State University
2011 Judges Pick and Honorable Mention, New York Polyphony Gregorian Chant
Remix Opportunity Indaba Music
2006 Student Research and Creative Endeavors Grant Central Michigan University
1997 Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Percussive Arts Society 2003-2008,2009-present
Pi Kappa Lambda, Iota Rho Chapter since 2008
PRIMARY TEACHERS
Dr. Andrew Spencer (Western Percussion)
Professor of Percussion Central Michigan University
Navjot Sandhu (Tabla) Lansing, MI - Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Manoj Kadam (Tabla) Lonavala, Maharashtra, India
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REFERENCES
Dr. Andrew Spencer
Professor of Percussion
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
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Sue Gamble
Associate Professor of Music Education
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
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Dr. James Batcheller
Associate Director of Bands
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
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Mike Johnston
Adjunct Faculty
MMCC and Delta College
(Humanities Division / Music Department)
4581 Blue Cedar Dr.
Mt. Pleasant MI, 48858
Chris Freeman
CLF Music
Director of Contemporary Worship
and Creative Arts
Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church
40000 Six Mile Road
Northville, MI 48168
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Braun Khan
Former Music Director
Grace Church
1217 Mission
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
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