University of Central Florida's


"Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp"
Sponsored by:
Pearl Corp., Remo, Pro-Mark , Paiste Cymbals, Cymbag, Cympad, Kelly Shu.
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Artists in Residence/Staff

Jose Rosa

Born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Jose has been performing on percussion instruments since he was five years old. At age 11, he started formal music lessons with Professor Jose “Tito” Rivera at the Escuela Libre De Música de Humacao.

Through the course of his life, Jose has had the opportunity to perform with renown artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Tito Puente, Marcos Barrientos, Gerson Kelly, Danilo Montero, Mike Orta, Bobby Cruz, Jose "Papo" Rivera, “Steel Pan virtuoso” Liam Teague, Gregg Bissonnette, etc...

He had also performed at the Disney’s Animal Kingdom “Tarzan Rocks” and “The Village Beatniks” shows, at the Universal Studios Florida “The I Love Lucy tribute show!”.

To read more about Jose Rosa, Be sure to visit his website by clicking Here

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Hector "Pocho" Neciosup

Born and raised in Lima, Peru. Hector comes from a well known family of musicians his grandfather Fernando Neciosup, his dad Moises Neciosup Acuña both distinguished music teachers in Peru. But the person that inspired him the most was his uncle, Alejandro Neciosup Acuña (Alex Acuña) world renowned percussionist. Hector was introduced to percussion instruments from a very early age and by age seven he had mastered the basic beats for those instruments. At age fifteen, Hector was accepted at the Conservatory of music in Lima Peru. At age eighteen, he moved to the United States and participated in a drum contest directed by the legendary Louis Bellson, in which he won the first place. Consequently, Hector was granted a full scholarship to study at the University of Miami with Professor Steve Bagby and Professor Steve Rucker. During that period he was part of the faculty as Latin Percussion Instructor for Miami Institute of Percussion, which was founded by Russ Miller.

Read more about Hector: http://www.myspace.com/pochoneciosup
Guest Artists for the 2012 Camp:
John Riley, Larry Washington
and more to come.....

Camp Staff
 
Maria Rosa, CNP
President of "The National Coalition For the Performing Arts" and Camp Staff

 
Sandra Neciosup
Staff 



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Marketing/Public Relations



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Marketing/Public Relations
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