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follow ericwagner at http://twitter.com------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- "Our son has taken lessons from Eric Wagner for several years and it has tremendously helped his growth as a set player and percussionist. With Eric's help our son has routinely received the highest scores at NYSSMA conferences and has participate in All-County Band, Area All-State Orchestra, snare Drum in Admirals Marching Band, set player for Jazz Machine (highest competitive jazz band at Arlington High School), been a member of Wind Ensemble since 10th grade, played in numerous musicals at school, has two bands with other students and won the prestigious Judge's Choice Award at Berklee Jazz Festival (2008).Not only does Eric Wagner instruct in drum technique but he has an excellent rapport with his students which builds confidence and maturity. Eric has become a trusted advisor for our son's music endeavors.We would highly recommend Eric for anyone considering private lessons."Patti and Michael K----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------"Eric has the patience and insight in dealing with young children’s fragile egos. He knows how to subdue their frustrations and gives them encouragement when tackling a difficult assignment. My son started at the age of 5 and, now at the age of 10, has shown wondrous progress under Eric’s tutelage. My son joined his school band, and in the 4th grade was placed with the Advanced Ensemble, alongside his 7th and 8th grade school mates due to his advanced knowledge of the instrument. Eric gave my son the confidence to play alongside his peers in a multi-instrument environment."Kathy M-
Eric Wagner is an in-demand freelance drummer and educator living in Poughkeepsie, New York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Music from the University of Connecticut (UCONN). Having lived in Connecticut, New York City, and the Hudson Valley over the past ten years he has performed with Joe Bouchard {Blue Oyster Cult) Joe Piscopo (SNL), John Mosca (Village Vanguard Orchestra), Eric Alexander, Jimmy Greene (Harry Connick, Jr.), Brad Leali, Tony Desare, the Chic Chiccetti Big Band, and Ronni Ben-Hur. College appearances included performances with Dr. Billy Taylor, Joe Lovano, John Clayton, Claudio Roditi, Oliver Lake, Ron Blake, Dick Oats, Dave Santoro, Andy Fusco, Walt Weiskopf, Jimmy Owens, and Victor Borge. He has performed for former Presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbechov, Quincy Jones, and Bill Cosby. Eric studied with Kenny Burrell, Steve Turre, Carl Allen, Jeff Hamilton, John Riley, John Mosca, Steve Johns, Michael Carvin, Ellen Rowe, Bill Reynolds, Art Perretta, Dr. Peter Coutsouridis, Dave Santoro, Paul Brown, and Gene Bozzi. Click here to visit the Silverfox MySpace!Having recorded and performed in and around New York City at various jazz clubs his experience also includes performances with many big bands, combos, and rock groups throughout the country. As a pit percussionist he has worked professionally with musical companies including Princess Cruise Lines. While in college he performed regularly with the wind ensembles, orchestra, and traveled the U.S. with the UCONN Pep band and UCONN Marching Band at such major events as the 1996 World Series at Yankee Stadium, halftime show for an NFL game in Buffalo NY, and the 1999 NCAA Final Four and Championship Basketball Games. He was a member of the 1994 Connecticut All-State Jazz Ensemble as the 1 drum set performer in Connecticut. Eric has been a jazz-teaching assistant at Frederick Douglas Academy in New York City.Eric has been teaching students of all ages for over ten years. He has taught all styles as a clinician, and has worked in band camps throughout the Northeast. He is currently an adjunct faculty member of Dutchess Community College Music School, Drum Instructor at the Trinity Pawling Boarding School Pawling, NY, as well as teaching at Vincitore’s Piano Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the drum instructor for the Fusileers Fife and Drum Corps. in Unionvale, NY He is endorsed by Precision Drum Company of New York and Silver Fox Drumsticks. Check out there links below. CHECK OUT HIS VIDEOS and feel free to comment Click here to visit the Silverfox MySpace!
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