Drumline Day 2016 with Jeff Queen

YSU Drumline Clinic and Masterclass

Saturday, April 30, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bliss Hall and Harrison Common at Youngstown State University

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for middle school, high school and YSU musicians to receive specialized instruction in marching percussion!


Jeff Queen is an original cast member of the Tony and Emmy award winning Broadway Show “BLAST” where he was a solo performer and battery instructor from 1999 - 2003. Jeff has performed across the US, Europe and Asia. In addition, Jeff has appeared on numerous television shows including: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Kennedy Center Honors 2000, NBA All- Star Game 2001, Grey Cup 2007, “BLAST”, and “The Making of Blast” on PBS DVD and Video.

Involved with percussion since the age of 10, Jeff began his drum corps career with the Canton Bluecoats when he was 15, and continued on with the Velvet Knights, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Knights and the University of North Texas. Jeff was the
Drum Corps International Individual and Ensemble Snare Drum Champion in 1994 and 1995 as well as the Percussive Arts Society Individual Snare Drum Champion in 1994 and 1995.

The YSU Marching Pride and Percussion Collective wish to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the following companies who are sponsors for this event: Yamaha, Vic Firth and Evans Drumheads.

The Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series gratefull acknowledges major support from the following:

  • The Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series
  • Erie Terminal Place
  • Armstrong
  • The Flats At Wick
  • Schwebel's
  • WKBN 27 firstNews
  • Youngstown State University Foundation
  • All Steinway School
  • Youngstown State University


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