Jarred Hickman Music LLC
Jarred Hickman, performing in Vienna, Austria, with the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra
Jarred Hickman is a musician from Lewis Center, Ohio. His experiences range from wind symphonies and orchestras to big-band jazz and small-group ensembles, and he has performed with the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, East Central Regional Orchestra, and the Klotho Foundation. Hickman is primarily a jazz drummer, premiering original works such as "Mama’s Words" by Alex Fomba and "Day One" alongside Wil Gleckler and Allison Zigler, contributing to his growing presence within the Columbus jazz community.
Hickman currently attends The Ohio State University, pursuing a bachelor's degree and a planned master's degree in music education and jazz studies with an emphasis in drum set performance. He performs in the Jazz Lab Band, Latin Combo, both Jazz Club Big Bands, their combos, the Mario Kart Band, and is the marketing chair for Buck That! A-Capella.
Performs in Lewis Center and Columbus, Ohio
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies at The Ohio State University, with an emphasis in Drum Set Performance under Professor Jim Rupp.
The Ohio State University Jazz Ensembles:
Jazz Lab Big Band
Latin Combo
Jazz Club Big Bands and Combos
Mario Kart Band
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at The Ohio State University
Previous Olentangy Orange Middle School Director of Percussion
Instructs:
Drum Set - Jazz Primary
Percussion - Concert and Orchestral
Marching Band - Drumline
Vocals
Jarred Hickman has toured across the United States and Central Europe with:
The Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra
East-Central Regional Orchestra
The Klotho Foundation
Founder of the Orange Choirs Percussion Studio - Olentangy Orange High School
Although Jarred Hickman has an extensive history in instrumental and percussive arts, he is also a prominent vocalist with groups like:
Buck That! A-Capella - The Ohio State University
National Youth Choir - Carnegie Hall
Credentials
Education
The Ohio State University School of Music
Bachelor's in Music Education
Bachelor's in Jazz Studies with an emphasis in Drum Set Performance
Organizations
National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)
Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA)
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Percussive Arts Society (PAS)
Achievements & Awards
Jarred Hickman, after receiving the John Philip Sousa Band Award and his third Outstanding Musician Award for Wind Ensemble
National Awards
John Philip Sousa Band Award
The Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Award
The “Semper Fidelis” Award for Musical Excellence
High School Awards
Patrons of Orange Performing Arts Scholarship Award
Outstanding Musician Award (1-time Freshman Band, 3-time Wind Ensemble and 2-time Jazz Band recipient)
10th Grade Outstanding Choir Member
Scholar Athlete Award for Ice Hockey
Pioneer Student of the Month (2-time recipient)