State University Supervisor

Carlos R. Duran

**** *. **’s and K road

Galena, Ohio 43021

***********@*******.***

614-***-****

EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________

The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Spring 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Music – Jazz Emphasis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________________

The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH Fall 2008 – 2010

Provide percussion accompaniment for contemporary dance classes utilizing a variety of instruments including djembe, shakers, udu drum, snare drum, congas, cajon, drum set, and piano.

Kenyon College – Gambier, OH Fall 2006 – Present

Provide percussion accompaniment for beginning, intermediate, and advanced modern dance classes utilizing instruments such as djembe, cymbals, maracas, drum set, tubano, congas, and piano.

Florida State University – Tallahassee, FL Spring 2006

Provide percussion accompaniment for ballet, improvisation, and contemporary dance classes.

Don Juan Band, Inc – Tallahassee, FL Summer 2003 – Summer 2006

Drum set player for a smooth jazz band. Performed in a variety of local and state-wide events including art festivals, receptions, summer concerts, city celebrations, weddings, and private parties.

Drum set and Percussion Private Instructor Fall 1998 – Present

REFERENCES________________________________________________________________

Dr. Susan Chess Music Supervisor, The Ohio State University, Department of Dance,

Columbus, OH. 614-***-****

Mrs. Margie Rife Teaching Reference. Columbus, OH. 614-***-****

Biography

Carlos Duran, drum set player and percussionist, received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Florida State University in 2006. He is a versatile drummer with experience in jazz, rock, Latin, and African rhythms, having played with a variety of bands both in Florida and Ohio. Currently, he works as a percussion accompanist for Modern and African dance classes at The Ohio State University and Kenyon College. He also works as a private drums and percussion instructor.

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