Wharton, Russell
Biography
Born:
Country: U.S.A.
Studies: Texas Christian University (Bachelor in Music Education); Indiana University (Master of Music)
Teachers: Brian West & Joey Carter & Dave Hall & Jeff Hodge & Richard Gipson & Michael McIntosh & Brian Tinkel & Jim Casella & Jim Ancona
Website: https://www.russellwhartonmusic.com/
Russell Wharton is a percussionist based in the Bloomington, Indiana area, and is currently attending Indiana University as a graduate student. Russell participate notable performances with TCU include a Showcase Concert at the 2011 PASIC with the Percussion Orchestra, Carnegie Hall with the Wind Symphony, and the 2011 Rose Bowl with the Marching Band and Drumline. Russell can also be heard on the TCU Jazz Ensemble album “Midnight Voyage”, and the recent TCU Percussion Orchestra album “Prelude to Paradise.” From 2013-16 he was a percussion instructor for Keller High School in Keller, Texas, and has served as a clinician and instructor for programs all across Texas. Russell is a bass drum instructor at The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, where he was a member from 2008-2012. Russell proudly endorses Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets.
Works for Percussion
Solo
Aquatic - Vibraphone & Multimedia
Corruption - Multiple Percussion & Audio
Deus Ex Metronome - Snare Drum & Audio
The Fool - Vibraphone & Multimedia
Kingdoms - Snare Drum & Multimedia
Metro - Marimba & Multimedia
Phylogenesis - Snare Drum & Audio
Ensemble
Black Waves, Bright Moon - 12 Players
Lightweaver - Marimba Quartet
Rock Paper Scissors - Percussion Quartet
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