TODD

JOHNSON
7 Vernon Rd., Belmont, MA, 02478 ! tjalltheway@me.com ! tel (h) 617-484-2618 ! tel (c) 617-710-8852

MUSIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Eastman School of Music Summer Jazz Intensive Rochester, NY
Summer 2014
Drum Set

Two-week, audition-only, residential program for advanced jazz musicians
Placed in highest large ensemble (Bill Tiberio Ensemble), and second highest small ensemble
Daily master class with Rich Thompson, Associate Professor of jazz studies at Eastman School of Music
Daily theory class with Clay Jenkins, Professor of Jazz Studies at Eastman School of Music
Daily lectures and concerts by various Eastman faculty and local artists

Mark Kohler, Assistant Professor, Berklee College of Music Belmont, MA
2007 - Present
Drum Set

Private, weekly instruction

Camp Encore-Coda Sweden, ME
Summers 2009 - 2013
Drum Set, Vocals, Piano

Private drum instruction twice a week with Kevin Norton, Percussionist and Composer
Group instruction in various ensembles (classical, rock and jazz)
Private jazz piano instruction (2009)

Alfa Radford, Minister of Music First Church in Belmont UU Belmont, MA
2005 - 2009
Piano

Private, weekly, classical piano instruction



ENSEMBLES AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
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TRAM Jazz Belmont, MA

10 - 12 Grade
Drum Set

Founding member and organizer of independent 5-piece band
Play gigs at the Venture Caf in Cambridge for tips
Provide entertainment at local receptions and parties for pay

Eastman School of Music Summer Jazz Intensive Rochester, NY
Summer 2014
Drum Set

Bill Tibiero Ensemble (Big Band): highest-level large ensemble. Final performance in Kilbourne Hall
Bob Snyder Small Ensemble: second highest-level combo. Final performance in Kilbourne Hall

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Belmont High School Jazz Choir Combo Belmont, MA
12 Grade
Drum Set
Award winning jazz combo at MICCA Jazz Festival
Plays concerts and competes at music competitions, and accompanies jazz choir

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The Belmont High School Jazz Band Belmont, MA
9 - 12 Grade
First Drum Set

Play at large school concerts, jazz night, and in cafeteria around holidays

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Belmont High School Jazz Band Small Combo Belmont, MA
12 Grade
Drum Set
Small subset of BHS Jazz Band that plays at school receptions and events

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Belmont High School Wind Ensemble Belmont, MA

9 and 10 Grade
Percussion

One of very few freshman selected for audition-only wind ensemble
Ensemble earned silver medal from Massachusetts Instrumental And Choral Conductors Association
About 4 or 5 performances per year at large school concerts, community concerts, and festivals

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Belmont High School Pit Orchestra Belmont, MA
9 and 10 Grade
Drum Set

Production of Grease was featured on FOX News as part of their series on high school drama productions
Four shows every year in high school auditorium

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Jesse Williams Student Ensemble Arlington, MA
10 11 Grade
Drum Set

An audition only group of high school musicians directed by renowned jazz bassist Jess Williams
Paid Gigs at Johnny Ds Uptown, Ryles, and Club Passim

Camp Encore-Coda Sweden, ME
Summers 2010 - 2013
Drum Set

Became drummer for highest level Big Band, Jazz Combo, Orchestra, Rock Band and Wind Ensemble
Invited to play with the chamber orchestra at Deerfield Concert Hall
Various ensembles play at camper concerts, and at final concert at the end of the year

The Jason Spooner Band Portland, ME
Summers 2013 and 2014
Drum Set

Guest drummer for partial set at annual performance in South Bristol, ME

Pit Band, First Church in Belmont UU Annual Musical Portland, ME
Fall 2012 and 2013
Drum Set

Only amateur in band of professional musicians
Show runs for four nights

First Church in Belmont UU, Annual Musical Belmont, MA
2004 - 2010
Lead and Supporting Roles

Lead in The Music Man as Harold Hill
Supporting roles in various musicals through elementary and middle school.

Belmont Day School, Annual Musical Belmont, MA
2009 and 2010
Lead and Supporting Roles

Lead in Hello Dolly as Cornelius
Supporting Role in Beauty and the Beast as Lefou

Youth Choir, First Church in Belmont UU Belmont, MA
2003 - 2010
Soprano

Weekly Choir Practice and frequent performances at church services, Kindergarten through eighth grade
Selected to perform duet with professional adult choir soloist at service