Bio
Vern is a spirited and enthusiastic drummer who has devoted
his life to music since he was five years old. He began playing
snare drum in a marching band and quickly gained an appreciation
for rock and roll playing the drum set. While learning to read
basic marching beats he also devoured many rock and roll records
learning the drum parts by ear. Thus developing a good ear for
music and basic reading skills. At seventeen he began earning
a bachelor of music degree in percussion performance while attending
Douglas College and the University of British Columbia. At this
time he learned to play tympany, vibes, marimba, and hand drums
as well as keeping up studies on the drum set. During his career
Vern has played in marching bands, drum corps, percussion ensembles,
symphony orchestras, and various types of bands (rock, jazz, blues,
r&b, latin, big band, show bands, and country). His experiences
have taking him from concert halls, and the club circuit to cruise
ships (Princess, Holland America, NCL, Royal Caribbean, and, Seabourn). He has
played small venues as well as 60 thousand seat stadiums. He plays
by ear or reads music fluently. Vern is dedicated and devoted
to meeting any challenge presented to him. |
