Sean Bu.

Education:

Spokane Falls Community College 2007-2009 Major: Audio Technology

Audio Engineering A.A.S. Degree
- Digidesign Certified, Pro Tools 101 & 110
Internship:
- Completed internship at Mortimore Productions (4/09-6/09)

East Valley High School 2004-2007 High School Diploma
Graduated with Honors

Various High School Awards and Accomplishments:
- Received Mt. Hood Jazz Festival “Outstanding Musician Award” in 2007
- Received the “EVHS Music Department Award” for the graduating class of 2007
- Member of Tri-Music Honor Society
- Composed two original drumline cadences for 2006 and 2007 Lilac Parades
- Produced/Organized "Make Some Noise For Darfur" benefit concert at EVHS

I was taught by Brian Migliore, Chris Grant, Chris Teal, and Rick Westrick.

Mountain View Middle School Band: 2002-2003
East Valley High School Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Drumline: 2003-2007
Spokane Falls Community College Big Band: 2007-2009

Other Musical Experience

Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps- 2005 DCI National Tour, Drumline
Performed with Shania Twain in the EVHS Drumline in 2004
Performed with Keith Urban in the Spokane Thunder All-Star Drumline in 2007
Crickets of Cascadia (Band)- Drums, 2010-Present
Fire The Industry (Band)- Drums, 2009-Present
Feedback (House Band)- Drums, 2009-2011
Making the Day (Band)- Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals, 2004-2007
Liberty Lake Community Church Band- Drums, 4 years

Teaching Experience
Private Lessons:
Drums and Percussion, Guitar, Piano, and Studio Recording Instructor
2004-Present. Working with adults and elementary, middle, and high school students, teaching elements of Rock, Jazz, Classical and Latin music for drumset, guitar, and piano as well as drumline instruments. Over the years have maintained 20+ students per week.

Mountain View Middle School, Education Outreach
1/07-6/07. Helped with 4 classes of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, worked mainly with percussion section, acted as assistant band director, and helped conduct Spring concert.

East Valley High School, Drumline Instructor
2007/2010 Seasons. Worked with drumline and some front ensemble.

-Achieved “Best Percussion Award” in Division A at Puget Sound Festival of Bands in 2007 -Achieved "Sweepstakes Award" and "Best Percussion" at the Royal City Classic in 2010.


Reviews:
Sean is an extraordinarily patient and enthusiastic teacher with my 8-year-old son during his first year of instruction. He helped my son accomplish more in a month than in 6 months with a prior teacher. Sean cares about the whole child, not just the student.
Kathy K.