caleb herron

artistic director, percussionist

About

Performed with many orchestras and large ensembles. Extensive chamber group experience. A SICPP Fellow for two consecutive years. Founded several chamber music groups. Founding member of Ensemble 64.8. Has been received as a soloist in cities across America. Specialties: New Music, Solo Percussion, Orchestral

Country

united states

City

atlanta

Industry

music

Skill

chamber music, soloist, collaborator, ensemble, orchestral music, theatre, music, music theory, higher education, composition, lessons, musical theatre, percussion, choral, concerts, band, piano, teaching, audio editing, percussion performance, music education, performing arts, classical, musicians, performing, sound design, recording, singing, art, conducting, improvisation, finale, pianist, bands, arts administration, marching, acting, opera

Experience

percussion instructor

decatur high school

2009-9 - 2010-1 · 5 mos

Instructed the battery and pit sections of the drumline in marching season. During concert season, I would direct the percussion ensemble.

principal percussion

opera in the ozarks at inspiration point

2005-6 - 2005-7 · 2 mos

Performed with the Opera in the Ozarks Orchestra as principal percussionist. Played several shows a week and went on tour with the orchestra to other cities in Arkansas.

teaching assistant

university of alaska fairbanks

2007-9 - 2009-5 · 1 yr 9 mos

Taught Music Fundamentals, a course for music minors and non-music majors. One semester long, three credit hours, elective. Taught percussion lessons 151, elective course, one credit hour. Directed the Nanook Pep Band from 2007-2009.

artistic director, percussionist

chamber cartel

2011-11 - Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Chamber Cartel is a hodge-podge of underground musicians and performers around the Atlanta area. Their debut concert series, Non Stop, will take place in 2012 and feature works by Morton Feldman.

front ensemble instructor

duluth high school

2010-8 - 2012-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

I ran rehearsals, sectionals, taught music, life skills, and supported my kids in whatever way they needed me.

Education

duluth high school

georgia state university

music

the center for advanced musical studies at chosen vale

music

2011-1 - 2011-1 · 1 mo

georgia state university

2001-1 - 2007-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Principle Teacher, Dr. Stuart Gerber Activities and Societies: Basketball Band, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Composer Collaboration

university of alaska fairbanks

music

2007-1 - 2009-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Directed the UAF Pep Band for two seasons. The Pep Band performed for Hockey, Volleyball, and Basketball games. I directed a band for Sarah Palin's Homecoming in Fairbanks, Alaska. Taught Music Fundamentals. Responsibilities included giving lectures, preparing and proctoring exams, making handouts. Activities and Societies: Ensemble 64.8, Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, UAF Pep Band, Wind Ensemble, Ensemble Kunst