A Passion for Percussion

Isaiah lives and works in Los Angeles, where he is studying Music Performance. Discover an engaging young musician who plays Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Congas, Baritone, Clarinet, Drum set, Snare, Bongos, Various Rhythm Percussion.

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles

Studying Music (B.M.) in Performance

Leadership

Senior Year: Band President, Percussion Section Leader

Junior Year: Head Percussion Equipment Manager, Front Ensemble Section Leader

Sophomore Year: Percussion Equipment Manager

Freshman Year: Freshman Rep

Bands

Del Norte High Marching Band

Del Norte High Jazz Band

Del Norte High Pit Orchestra

Del Norte High Wind Ensemble

Del Norte High Winter Drumline

Honor & Competitive Bands

UCLA Marching Band *

UCLA Wind Ensemble *

UCLA Percussion Ensemble*

Pulse Percussion/POW *


RECOGNITION

2024-2025 John Phillip Sousa Band Award, Del Norte High

2024-2025 Annie Wang Band Dedication & Leadership Award, Del Norte High

2024 AP Scholar, College Board

Sophomore Musician of the Year, Del Norte High

2024 Open Class Bronze Medalist Drum Corps International

2024 Open Class Silver Medalist Drum Corps International

2023 Open Class Finalist Drum Corps International

2023 Open Class Silver Medalist Drum Corps International


A TIMELINE

Fall 2025

UCLA Marching Band

UCLA Percussion Ensemble

Sept 2025

PULSE PERCUSSION (POW) 2025

Jan 2025

PACIFIC CREST DRUM CORP 2025

2023, 2024

PRIVATE LESSONS

Emily’s Percussion Studio

Under the direction of Emily Mahumed, Percussion Instructor

2020- 2024

Del Norte High

Instructional Music Program

Under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Kitelinger

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