W. Carson Hooley

Sevierville, TN

wchooley@gmail.com

 

Education

Northeastern Illinois University 

Kirkwood Community College  

Truman State University 

Kirksville Senior High School

 

Private Studies

Tina Laughlin, Concert percussion, and repertoire.  2013-2014

Clayton C. Condon, Concert percussion. 2007-2013.

Ray Saluka, Jazz,  Vocal Ensemble. 2003-2004

Dr. Tim Feldcamp, Jazz, Big band and Combo. 2001-2004

Dennis MacPartland, Jazz.2001-2004

Dr. Povel Wolschlak, Jazz. 2000-2001

Peter Erskin, Jazz. (modern stylings) 2000.***

Dr. Michael Bump, Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms. 2000-2001

Chris Crawford, Concert Percussion. 1999

Bobby Sinabria, Latin and Brazilian stylings. 1998***

Jim Chapin, Jazz. (swing and bebop eras) 1996, 1997, 1998***

Ryan Treasure, Rock, Jazz, and, Blues, emphasis on Technique.1996, 1997

Dr. W. Mike Hooley, Studies in Scottish, Rudimental, Concert, Orchestral, Marching, Latin, African, Brazilian, Jazz, Bluegrass, Blues percussion.

Instruments Studied; Scottish Snare, Concert Snare, Timpani, Marimba,

Vibraphone, Marching Tenors and Drum Set. Concert and Orchestral auxiliary Percussion. Latin, Brazilian, and African hand and auxiliary percussion. 1982-2000**
 

Ensembles

Chistmas in The Smokies 2023

Honky Tonk Angels 2022

Twas’ the Night before Christmas 2021

Top Shelf Country 2020

My People, My Music 2019

Medora Gospel Brunch Trio 2019-2023

Medora Musical Coal Diggers 2019-2023

Chicago Innovation Awards Ceremony 2017

Nighthawks (Professional Drumline) 2017-Present+

Chicago Brass Festival 2014

Willy Dynomite (Chicago Soul) 2014-2019

Northeastern Illinois University Varsity Jazz Ensemble 2013-2014

Nuclear Reaction Drumline 2010-2015

Chicago Bears Drumline 2009

Caribe` (Latin-Jazz ensemble) 2007-2008

Northeastern Illinois University Percussion Ensemble 2007-2014

Northeastern Illinois University Wind Ensemble 2007-2014

Chicago Int. Film Fest. Awards 2007

Puppet Masters Project (Electro-Acoustic) 2007-present+

The Hot Love (Pop-Rock) 2006-2007

Nuclear Biologist Rocket Surgeons (Science) 2005-2007

Mumbo Jumbo 2004 (Rock, Blues)

LaCrosse Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps 2004

Kirkwood Community College RSVP Jazz Choir 2003-2004

Genital Hercules 2002-2007 (Progressive Zappa Oriented)

Kirkwood Community College Jazz Ensemble 2002-2004

The Bends (Progressive Rock Band) 2002-2003+

Adventureland Theme Park Band 2002

Kirkwood Community College Jazz Combo 2001-2004

Kirkwood Community College Percussion Ensemble 2001

Kirkwood Community College Concert Band 2001-2002

Truman State University Percussion Ensemble 2000-2001

Truman State University Jazz Ensemble 2000-2001

Truman State University Concert Band 2000-2001

Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble 2000

Missouri All-District Jazz Ensemble 2000

Mr. Twin (Stevie Ray Vaughn Band) 1999-2001+

Deadwood (Blues)1998-2000

Kirksville High Percussion Ensemble 1998-2000

Sour Mash (Grateful Dead Band) 1998

Redwing (Bluegrass) 1998-1999

Truman State University Marching Percussion Ensemble 1997-2001

Truman State University Marching Gamblers 1997-2000

Missouri All-District Concert Band 1997, 1999, 2000

University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders 1989-1993

 

Musicians

Randy Parton 2019

Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn 2017++

Wycliffe Gordon 2014***

Rex Richardson 2014***

Øystein Baadsvik 2013***

Dick Shorey 2010-2013

Louis Bellson 2004***

Dennis D’blazio 2004***

Darmon Meader 2004***

Michelle Wier 2004***

Randy Brecker 2003***

Peter Erskin 2000***

Johnnie Johnson 1999***

 

Theatre

Christmas in The Smokies. Dollywood 2023

Honky Tonk Angels.  Band; TRMF, Medora 2022

Twas’ the Night before Christmas. Dollywood 2021

My People, My Music.  Dollywood 2019

Medora Gospel Brunch 2019-2023

Medora Musical 2019-2023

Anung's First Christmas, Vitalist Theater, Master Percussionist 2008

Mother Courage and her Children. Vitalist Theater, Percussionist 2006

Little Shop Of Horrors, KCC Theater 2003

South Pacific, KCC Theater 2002

Missouri State One Act, KHS Theater 2000

Peter Pan, KHS Theater 2000

Peanuts, KHS Theater 1999

 

Awards

Sandwich IL, Marching Comp. High Percussion/Grand Champion 2016, 2017

St. Rita Chicago Marching band Comp. High-Percussion 2014, 2015, 2016

Midwest Perc. Coop. Fall Perc. Classic 3rd Pl. Glenbrook South 2012

Outstanding Soloist Award, Elmhurst Jazz Festival 2003, 2004

1 Rating for State Percussion Ensemble 1999, 2000

1 Rating for District Percussion Ensemble 1998, 1999, 2000

1 Rating for District Timpani Solo 1999

St. Louis Area Marching Competition, First Place, Tenor Solo 1998

1 Rating for State Snare Solo 1997, 1999, 2000

1 Rating for District Snare Solo 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

1 Rating for All-city Contest, Cedar Rapids, IA, Snare Solo 1993

Illinois St. Andrew Society Scottish Games, First Place Div. III 1992

Illinois St. Andrew Society Scottish Games, First Place Novice Div. 1991

Teaching Experience

East Aurora High School, Assistant Marching Band Director 2017-2019

Glenbrook South High School, Director of Percussion, Marching Percussion Caption-Head, Visual Coordinator 2009-2019

Evolution Indoor Percussion, Tenor Tech, Audio Consultant 2009-2011

Glenbrook South High School, Pit Tech 2009

Clinton High School, Camp Tech, Drumline 2007

Cedar Rapids Washington High School, Percussion Caption Tech 2004

Cedar Rapids Washington High School, Pit Tech 2003

North Shelby High School, Camp Clinician 1999

Kickapoo High School, Tenor Tech 1998

Kirksville High School, Percussion Caption Tech 1997-2000

Private lessons in all areas of percussion 1993-present

 

Recording Experience 

Medora Gospel Brunch

Willy Dynomite

Puppet Masters Project

Nuclear Biologist Rocket Surgeons

Genital Hercules, A Trouser Full of Wantonness, Spring Break ‘86

The Bends 

Deadwood, In the Heartland 

Abbakiss 

Tile 

 

Production Experience

Extensive studio and home-studio percussion recording experience.

Extensive live sound reinforcement experience.

Extensive knowledge of Studio One and Ableton Live.

Extensive knowledge of microphone types and uses.

Knowledge in LED Stage Lighting.

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* Part Time Student

** Father

*** Visiting Artist

+ Founder

++ Headline act, opened for