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Clark Gardner (Percussion Caption Head)
Clark Gardner studied percussion with J.C. Combs at Wichita State University and has an extensive drum corps background, marching numerous seasons in several corps, including the Sky Ryders and Star of Indiana, where he was the percussion section leader of the legendary 1993 percussion section capturing DCI’s High Percussion award. Clark was also an original performer, and later a staff member of “Brass Theater”, which would later become “Blast”. Clark recorded as a soloist with the Canadian Brass on their CD “Brass on Broadway” and taught percussion at several premier programs in Texas including Klein High School in Houston.
Before returning to Texas, Clark played drumset in Los Angeles, where he shared the stage and/or recorded with the members of many popular bands, including Marilyn Manson, Chris Cornell, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, Tonic, and The Fray. Clark also recorded with Grammy-winning producers who have produced NIN, Marilyn Manson, Guns and Roses, Our Lady Peace, Kelly Clarkson, King's X and Michelle Branch. Most recently, Clark was a member of the band, "Open Hand". Clark currently lives in Round Rock, TX.
Clark consults and arranges for the UnikStar Percussion Ensemble (Lille, France ) and consults Kadoudal Drum and Bugle Corps (Quiberon, France). He is an active clinician in the USA and Europe. The 2012 season marks his second season with the Crossmen.
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