Cameron Becker

Percussionist / Musician & Educator

My main value within music education is service; connection within the arts is human and relatable. Culminating a community for artistic connection and friendship in this manner is something so foreign to students before joining a musical ensemble!

Navigating new relationships with people and musical activities is an act that requires honest and open guidance, which I find value and joy learning to provide.

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About Me

Name

Cameron Becker

Email

cameronbecker26@gmail.com

Phone

(972) 922 4425

Location

Fort Collins, CO

Who am I?

Howdy! My name is Cameron Becker and I am a percussion sophomore in CSU's undergraduate music education program. I am a MSOE teaching artist for percussion and have taught at several local programs in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Denver. I have performed with the University Symphony Orchestra, toured internationally with the Wind Symphony, and have served leadership in the CSU Marching Band.

I have performed on snare drum with the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble, Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, and Phantom Regiment. I also connect with our local music scene by playing drums for local indie and funk bands. I also teach private percussion lessons to students in Loveland and Denver.

On Rotation This Month

  • Parallelograms – Linda Perhacs
  • Balloonerism – Mac Miller
  • Stop Making Sense Live – Talking Heads
  • Ego – The Tony Williams Lifetime
  • Wild Things Run Fast – Joni Mitchell
  • Love Scenes – Diana Krall
  • Haram – Armand Hammer
  • Just As I Am – Bill Withers
  • Beethoven Piano Sonatas – Francois-Frederic Guy
  • Piano Concert No. 1 – Tchaikovsky

You Can Book Me

Music & Percussion Services

Offering private lessons, live performance bookings, and full orchestral percussion coaching — tailored to fit your needs. Available for all ages and experience levels, both online and in-person.

$25/hr

  • Private instruction for classical and orchestral percussion. Whether you are learning solo and ensemble pieces, chamber repertoire, or orchestral excerpts, I can help you understand style, tone, and communication to take your performance to the next level!
  • Private instruction for marching percussion. I can help you develop a better sense of feel, groove, and heightened finesse to help you audition for any high school, college, WGI or DCI group!
  • Private drum set instructions within all styles. I can help you develop ideas for improved improvisation and transcription!
Contact Me For Booking

Whether you're a beginner picking up sticks for the first time, a student preparing for an audition, or an advanced player looking to refine your craft, I offer personalized lessons designed to meet you where you are and help you reach the next level.

My Experience

Work Experience

Percussion Specialist

Spring 2024 - Ongoing

West Ridge Academy

  • Responsible for teaching fundamentals on mallets, snare, timpani, and concert accessories to 6th and 7th grade percussionists.
  • Focused on fundamentals of counting, sight-reading rhythms and pitches in both treble and bass clef.
  • Focused on culturally responsive listening and identification of music in different styles.

Battery Technician - Outdoor/Indoor

Fall 2024 - Ongoing

Loveland Marching Percussion

  • Lead a high school marching battery section through music, style, and visual performance fundamentals.
  • Encouraged students to listen to different sound qualities and colors.
  • Handled transport, upkeep, and inventory of all marching percussion equipment.

Front Ensemble Technician

Spring 2025

Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble Open Group

  • Coached intermediate/advanced front ensemble percussionists in indoor percussion techniques.
  • Focused on musicality, ensemble listening, and performance quality.
  • Managed transport and maintenance of keyboard instruments, electronics, and hardware.

Band Teaching Artist/TOT Mentor

Spring 2025 - Ongoing

MSOE

  • Led middle school percussionists in foundational techniques for wind band playing.
  • Mentored high school students training to become future music educators.
  • Assisted in managing logistics for rehearsals and events.

Performance Experience

Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps

January 2025 - Ongoing
  • Snare member for the Phantom Regiment in the summer of 2025.

Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps / Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble

September 2023 - August 2024
  • Snare member of both the Blue Knights Indoor and Outdoor groups, learning how to listen as an ensemble member as well as providing strong visual performance.
  • Battery Rookie of the Year for the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps 2024 season.
  • Learned about processes of drum maintenance (cleaning, waxing, greasing, pitch-matching) and basics of marching show design/staging.

Performing In Ensembless

September 2023 - Ongoing
  • Two-year member of the CSU marching band, snare section leader 2024 season.
  • Past member of Dr. Rachel Waddel’s University Orchestra and current member of Dr. Rebecca Phillips’ Wind Symphony.
  • Learn the state of professionalism in the performance side of our field and can replicate the standards within future wind band sections.
  • Travel to Spain in Spring 2025 to perform on tour with the Wind Symphony.
  • Drummer for a local indie rock band, Jupiter Machine. Performed several venues and local gatherings.

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Feel free to reach out to me for any questions or opportunities. I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas or opportunities to be part of your vision.

Location

Fort Collins, CO

Email

cameronbecker26@gmail.com

Phone

(972) 922 4425

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