Rhythm X, Inc. Partners With Cincinnati Bengals to Operate The Growl

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Written By Mike Scott

CINCINNATI, Ohio (September 14, 2015) — Today Rhythm X, Inc. and the Cincinnati Bengals announce a partnership that brings operational control of The Growl - the official drumline of the Cincinnati Bengals - to Rhythm X, Inc. Rhythm X is a non-profit performing arts organization that operates five performing ensembles in Southwest Ohio and Europe including The Growl.

“We are particularly excited about this partnership because we call Southwest Ohio home,” said Mike Scott, chief executive officer of Rhythm X, Inc. “We’re excited to extend our expertise to our hometown team the Bengals, and look forward to the ensemble’s continual development.”

The Growl makes its 2015-16 debut at the Cincinnati Bengals home game this Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium.

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Mike Scott
Mike Scott is a clinician, consultant, and the CEO of Rhythm X, Inc., a non-profit music education company in Dayton, Ohio. Mike earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012. There he studied percussion and conducting and completed the Farmer School of Business Summer Institute. Before beginning his career as an administrator and teacher, Mike was an active performer in the marching arts. In 2011 Mike was the conductor of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio and was a performer in Rhythm X’s percussion ensemble from 2011-2012. Mike was also a member of the Miami University Marching Band for four years, serving as the drum major during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In 2013 Mike began work at Rhythm X, Inc. as the Operations Director, managing the business development and logistics of the organization. He was also the Director of Instrumental Music at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. There he taught band, orchestra, and general music in grades 6-12. Prior to the 2015 competitive season, Mike became the first full-time employee at Rhythm X, Inc. as the company’s CEO. There he works with the organization’s President Tim Fairbanks to develop the future strategy of the company. During the summer months, Mike travels the country with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as the group’s Tour Administrator. He has also served as the tour manager of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mike proudly endorses Innovative Percussion, Etymotic Research, and Fred J. Miller Inc.
http://mikewscott.com
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