Eric Levy - Florida
More about Eric
Having been involved with percussion for over 18 years, Eric has performed and taught through various percussion settings including marching, concert, and non-traditional instruments while also successfully writing and teaching in the full band setting as well. As a well-versed and dynamic teacher, Eric has participated in both the traditional and competitive percussive fields as a full-percussionist playing various instruments as needed, while specializing in the art of tenor playing.
Professionally, Eric was formerly the founder and Executive Director for WGI Finalist REEF Independent Percussion Ensemble, Director and composer for MassFX Performance Group, the Miami Heat Drumline, in addition to the Palm Beach State College Drumline. He has also held the role as an advisor and special consultant to the Miami Heat Street Band, and helped to teach and coordinate drumlines for the Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins, FIA 1000 Miles of Sebring, and multiple other nationally televised events.
As a music composer, his arrangements have been performed from the elementary to collegiate level with groups such as the Penn State University Blue Band, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Florida State University, and Florida Atlantic University, to name a few. As an educator he has managed and taught for groups such as Western High School, Olympic Heights High School, West Boca Raton High School, Coral Glades High School, West Broward High School, and Nova High School. Eric’s groups and students have continuously earned superiors and top awards in both the concert and marching arenas, including numerous State & Regional Finals Championships, consistent caption awards at regional competitions and multiple WGI national-finalist and medalist appearances.
Eric has given clinics, and taught abroad in China and Taiwan while also presenting workshops on effective teaching methods at various seminars and conventions. Eric is a founding member of the United Percussion Coalition, is a proud endorser and educational artist for Mair Drums and Vic Firth, and holds an active membership in the Percussive Arts Society. He currently works as a freelance instructor/consultant, digital multimedia design specialist, and is on the staff with multiple non-profit organizations in various roles.
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