John McCormick

Performed with the Edmonton Symphony for 43 years. Have been on the music faculty of the University of Alberta, MacEwan University, the Kings University, Concordia College, and Taylor College.

I have also performed with the Alberta Ballet, Orchesis Dance, Edmonton Opera, Citadel Theatre, Northern Lights Theatre, Theatre 3, the Fringe, Jazz City, North Country Fair, plus many more.

Teaching Quote/Philosophy: 

To guide students on their musical journey through music from around the world. 

 

Lesson Description: 

The direction of the lessons revolve around what drew the student to percussion, a particular style (classical, rock, jazz, world, etc) a particular instrument (drum set, marimba, timpani, congas, djembe, dombek, etc) exam and audition preparation, as well as theory and technique on all percussion instruments. 

 

Education and Certification: 

Bachelor of Music, University of Alberta
Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, California

 

Professional Associations and Memberships: 

Edmonton Musicians’ Association, Local 390 
AIMTAC  
Percussion Arts Society