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EDUCATION & TRAINING
James Fogg started Playing Drums at the age of 5. At Age 10, Lessons Started with "Robert Ramsdell", a Drum and Percussion Instructor Located in Sanford Maine.
"Everitt Firth, Vic Firth's Father" was The Musical Director
of "The Sanford High School Marching Band & Orchestra".
At the Age of 16, James Fogg, Auditioned and was
Accepted by the "Portland Symphony Orchestra".
Summers were spent at Tanglewood as a Member of the
"Tanglewood Student Symphony Orchestra"
Studying with: "Vic Firth", Principal Percussionist of
"The Boston Symphony Orchestra"
Guest Conductors of the "Tanglewood Student Orchestra"
Aaron Copeland, Leonard Bernstein, Lucas Foss, and
Resident Conductor of "The Boston Symphony Orchestra"
Charles Munch.
In Addition to "The Portland Symphony Orchestra"
"The Sanford High School Marching Band & Orchestra"
James Fogg was a Member of a Recording Rock Band:
" Johnny and The Playboys "
Johnny Wells-Vocals & Guitar
Bob Sagan-Lead Guitar
Alan Kallis-Bass
James Fogg-Drums
Following Sanford High School, Studies Continued at
"Manhattan School of Music" & "Juilliard School of Music"
in New York City with "Moe Goldenberg".
Studies from Classical Percussion to
* Jazz * Rock * Latin American * Show Bands *
Continued With Private Instruction From
*Ted Reed * Gene Krupa * Charlie Perry * Chico Mendoza*
* Brad Spinney: "Principle Percussionist" of the
"N B C Studio Orchestra" & "The Bell Telephone Hour *
Big Band Training Influences and Guiding Lights
* Mel Lewis * Sonny Igoe * Ed Shaunessey *
Advanced Training for Theatre and Show Drumming
"Phillip Raskind",
Conductor of the "Palace Theatre" in New York City
* The Following Internet Page Continues with:
* "Professional Performing Career Resume" *
"Professional Instruction" from a "Professional Drummer"
DIMENSIONS IN DRUMMING
DIMENSIONS IN DRUMMING
The Study of Drumming has Undergone Tremendous Changes in the Last 100 years.
However: The Core Foundation is:
DIMENSIONS IN DRUMMING
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