eXtra Access: Episode 203

eXtra AccessWindsX15
Written By Mike Scott

Winds!

In 2014 we started one of our largest and most ambitious projects: entering the WGI Winds division in the world class. This new division is an exciting place in our activity and we can't wait to bring the voice of Rhythm X there. This week's episode of eXtra Access, presented by FJM gives you a little glimpse.

Featured cast members:

Andrew Rhebergen - Tuba

Andrew is an alumnus of The Blue Stars and The Cavaliers drum and bugle corps. He marched drum corps for seven years before aging out. He currently teaches music at Lake Park High School.

Alayna Cate - Clarinet

Alayna is currently studying music education at Middle Tennessee State University, with aspirations to be a band director. She's no stranger to the WGI activity, having played cymbals with the world-class Palmetto Percussion ensemble.

Eric Humbert Story - Trumpet

Eric marched the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps where he aged out as the drum major. He is still active in the organization as a visual staff member. Eric is an avid trumpet player.

 

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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