Scott Robertson Drum School
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Resumé   for Scott Robertson

Scott Robertson has an extensive resumé covering numerous musical talents over the years. Below is a condensed list of some of his accomplishments.
Band Leader

Scott fronts his own “Scott Robertson Band" with many variations, playing hotel conventions, corporate and special events, dances, banquets, weddings, et cetera. He has released the CD – Scott Robertson Trio - no expiry date -
This CD can be ordered online via www.cdstar.ca

Performer

Aside from fronting his own bands, Scott was the regular drummer for the 17-piece Preservation of Swing Orchestra for 15 years until its retirement. In the Vancouver area, Scott also has worked and performed with Gabriel Hasselback, Dal Richards, Tuxedo Junction, Ray Carol's Platters Show, Cascadia Jazz Band, Rice Honeywell, Simon Stribling's All Stars, educational school concerts/clinics with the Don Reid Time & Rhythm Percussion Ensemble. many casual dates with miscellaneous Rock, Country and Blues and Jazz groups.

Drum Instructor

As a Drum Instructor since 1975, Scott has trained all levels of drummers from various musical backgrounds. Beginners get a strong foundation in reading (for both snare drum and drum set), develop effective practice habits and learn a variety of musical styles as applied to the music business. Advanced students come to improve their technical skills and to broaden their musical scope. High school students are encouraged to bring band music to lessons for extra help. Scott is currently teaching privately throughout the Lower Mainland
Since 2000 Scott has worked as Head Drum Instructor for Tom Lee Music.
Accomplishments here  include establishing a drum lesson curriculum for all teachers. Duties include recruit new teachers, evaluate applicants for position of drum teacher , monitor quality standards maintain consistent educational mandate.
Scott also teaches a Drum Camp – beginner group lessons for ages 8 – 16. as a Langley Parks n Rec program.

Seminar Leader

Scott has conducted drum workshops for schools in Vancouver & Campbell River, for teachers at the BC Music Educators Conference and for the Summer Pop Youth Orchestra. He regularly conducts drum corps workshops for pipe bands in Canada & the USA including: BC, Alberta, Yukon, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Iowa, Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Utah.

Drum Corps Leader

Scott is currently instructing youth side drummers of the RMM Pipe Band. He has instructed and led pipe band drum corps including organizing and training bands for recording and competing in North America and Britain. Drum Corps taught include: Triumph Street Pipe Band, Vancouver Ladies Pipe Band (1980 World Champions),Delta Police Pipe Band, Seaforth Highlanders. Drum Corps that he has played in include TSPB (1979 World Champions) 1974 - 1991 and the  Abbotsford Police Pipe Band.

Drum Corps Judge

Scott is an official drumming and ensemble judge of the BC Pipers Association. He frequently judges at highland games in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. His judging experience includes adjudicating solo snare & tenor completions as well as drum corps.

Martial Arts Experience

In May 2006, Scott was certified as a 3rd Dan by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters).In February 2008, Scott tested and was awarded a 1st degree black belt in Hapkido from the American Hapkido Heuk Choo Kwan Associaion with Grand Master Suggs presiding.  Scott also has studied Kung Fu & Kickboxing under Sifu Bruce Currie for two years. Scott currently trains at Pacific Coast Taekwondo under Grand Master Daniel Witt and participates as an instructor there as well. Scott has also taught a  Beginner Taekwondo course at various Langley Recreation Centers.

Education

Vancouver Community College - Jazz/Commercial Music Program
Studied Privately with Ken Moore, Al Weirtz, Jim Chapin(NYC), Dom Famularo(NYC)


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