Charles Gordon Pike
19350 S. Lyons Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
E-mail: cgp_drumboy@hotmail.com

Objectives

I am seeking to educate children and adults in the art of percussion and its vast contribution to today’s musical tapestry through private and classroom settings.

Education

University of Montevallo (2001-2005)
B.M. Composition
 Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble, Drum Circle, University Chorus Men’s Choir, Senior Composition Recital (2005), Private Composition Study with Dr. Joseph Landers, Private Percussion Study with Jay Burnham

Hinds Community College (1997-1999)
Hinds Eagle Band Outstanding Music Major Award (1999), Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, College Choir, Private Percussion Study with Sherwood "Bud" Berthold

Marion Military Institute (1993-1997)
College Preparatory (1993-1996) - Military Junior College (1996-1997)
Band Company Executive Officer (1996-1997), Supply Sergeant (1995-1996), Military Jazz Band, Marching Band, Choir, Chapel Drums

Artistic Employment

    East 2 West Studios (2006-Present)
  • Percussion Instructor

    Montevallo High School, Troubadour Marching Band (2003-2006)
  • Drum Camp Instructor
  • Instructed students in marching percussion techniques and seasonal music
  • Composed beneficial warm-up exercises
  • Designed and executed weekly practices throughout the marching season

    University of Montevallo Community School (2005)
  • Taught weekly private percussion lessons

    University of Montevallo Young Musician's Camp (2005)
  • Taught private percussion lessons
  • Assisted the drum circle class

    Richard's Music, Instructor, Jackson, MS (1998)
  • Instructed guitar, bass and drum set students
  • Organized private teaching/work schedule
  • Taught up to 60 student a week

Artistic Positions

  • Guitarist and Percussionist at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, McCalla, AL (2004-2005)
  • Winter Percussion Ensemble, Montevallo High School, Montevallo, AL (2004)
  • Montevallo Jazz Quintet, Birmingham, AL (2003-2005)
  • Hinds Eagle Marching Band Percussion Captain (1999), HCC, Raymond, MS (1998-1999)
  • Percussion Captain, Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL (1993-1997)

    • Computer Skills
    Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage, Works, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JAVA, Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash, Soundforge, Cubase SX3, MIDI, Finale, Comfortable with PC or Mac