STEVE RILEY, PROFESSIONAL PERCUSSION EDUCATOR
• University of Kansas (Summer Sessions 2015 & 2019)
Kansas State University (Spring Semester 2018)
Baker University (2002-16)
• Over 30 years of experience running a full, private studio teaching percussion
• Freelance Percussionist (musical theatre work, drumset w/ KC Symphony, etc.)
All levels
(of students age 10 or over)
All areas/All styles:
(drum set/snare drum/marimba/timpani/accessories)
Other services:
beginning music theory • music composition • demo recording
PAST STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
- 5 students selected to Bands of America (BOA/Music for All) National Honors Band (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2016)
- 13 students selected to KMEA State Band and/or Jazz Bands (1996, 2000, 2001, 2005-08, 2010, 2014, 2019)
- 2 students performed as soloists with Free State High School Ensembles at KMEA (2004 & 2007)
- numerous students placed on snare drum in drumlines of Lawrence High & Free State High Schools
- numerous students with “I” ratings at the State Level of KSHSAA Music Festivals
- coached Percussion Ensembles to “I” ratings at KMEA State Festival for Lawrence High, Free State High, & Olathe Northwest High Schools (2002-03, 06-08, 10-13, 15-19)
- numerous students have been First Chair percussionists in their respective school bands
Accepting students in the Lawrence, Greater Kansas City, and Topeka Areas, or inquire about online lessons if outside the area.
