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Jarred Hickman performing "This Love" by Maroon Five with his schools A-Capella group, Above the Noise
What was it like playing drums upside down and going viral?
What was it like playing drums upside down and going viral?
It was amazing! Really fun being the first upside-down blind folded tenor, helping set the standard for upcoming players who are ambitious and daring. I hope one day they will also take this challenge, creating something new that others will enjoy. It was also pretty cool that Clemson tagged me when they did it two weeks later.
What is your favorite part about performing?
What is your favorite part about performing?
Hearing the laughs and seeing the heads bobbing to the beat; building that personal connection with the audience one hit at a time.
What made you choose education?
What made you choose education?
Music should be shared everywhere. The universal language of music is so powerful; what better place to share it than through education?
Jarred performing with his schools jazz choir Starstruck
Jarred before his performance of "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire with Starstruck
Q&A
Q&A
Who introduced you to music?
Who introduced you to music?
It wasn't just one person, but instead, my environment growing up. Hearing Oranges band practice from my front patio, seeing the formations of two top-tier collegiate bands, the chords of a beautiful choir, and the feeling of nice jazz all collectively made me fall in love. Some of those people were my percussion instructors, Caitie Thompson and Craig Dunn, and finally, jazz directors Dr. Ishbah Cox and Zachary Zerkle.
What is your favorite thing about being a percussionist?
What is your favorite thing about being a percussionist?
As a percussionist, I love setting the tone of the music. The drummer can push the other bandmates to the next level. Being able to do that and set the tone makes the drummer almost like the quarterback of the band- bringing energy and feel to each chart.
Jarred's upside-down jig 2 performance in front of Ohio Universities Marching 110
Jarred Hickman and Daniel Aarango performing Jig 2 together during third-quarter We Want Drumline
Jazz
Jazz
Emphasized Questions:
Emphasized Questions:
Why did you focus on jazz?
Why did you focus on jazz?
When I first heard jazz, I was hooked- instantly! I loved the expression and versatility jazz brought to my life.
Who are some of your top jazz influences?
Who are some of your top jazz influences?
At first, it was my sister and our director, Dr. Ishbah Cox. But, throughout my career, it's gone from Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, David Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, and everyone in between.
What was the most memorable jazz performance you saw?
What was the most memorable jazz performance you saw?
When I was a junior in high school, our jazz band went to the Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz. After our performance, we watched their headliner concert, the One O'Clock Lab Band from the University of North Texas. Hearing their drummer lay down beats, play fills that were "out of time", and simultaneously shift feels was an incredible experience.
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