jim catalano

adjunct instructor

About

Music - Drummer (all styles), Jazz Vibes, Symphonic Percussion, World Percussion, clinician, teacher. Business (Sales & Marketing) - Have worked in a position of responsibility in the music (percussion) industry every year since 1978 to 2019.

Country

united states

City

goshen

Industry

music

Skill

drums, social media, concert band

Experience

product manager

ludwig drums & musser percussion

1983-5 - 2013-11 · 30 yrs 7 mos

Manage marketing of percussion products globally for the Ludwig Musser percussion brands.

advertising manager

c.g conn slingerland drum company

1981-4 - 1983-5 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Manage advertising and print media for Slingerland Drums, CG Conn, Artley, Armstrong Band Instruments.

product manager

premier drum company

1978-6 - 1981-4 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Coordinate percussion products for USA distribution from The Premier Drum Company in the UK.

band director

baugo community schools

1977-6 - 1978-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Direct the instrumental music programs at the high school and middle school for Baugo Community Schools.

graduate assistant band director

university of notre dame

1975-7 - 1977-5 · 1 yr 11 mos

Assist the Directors of The University of Notre Dame Band with the marching band, concert band, jazz band and varsity bands.

adjunct instructor

university of notre dame

2017-9 - Present · 9 yrs

Teaching Percussion lessons. Drummer - Notre Dame Faculty Jazz Trio

trade show and social media manager

conn-selmer, inc.

2013-11 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos

Conn-Selmer is the leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student, amateur and professional use under the brand portfolio of Vincent Bach, CG Conn, King, Holton, Selmer, Armstrong, Leblanc, Ludwig, Musser, Prelude, Glaesel, Soloist, William & Lewis, Scherl & Roth. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, innovation and superior musical performance, Conn-Selmer operates U.S.A. production facilities. Conn-Selmer is the North American distributor of Selmer Paris woodwinds and Yanagisawa saxophones as well as the global distributor for Jiggs pBone.