Education
- M.M., Master of Music, 福利片国产 of Memphis, 2003
- B.M., Bachelor of Music, 福利片国产 of Kentucky, 1999
Biography
Mike Assad has performed as a freelance drummer and percussionist for more than a decade. Since moving to Memphis in 2001, he has performed regularly with various working bands as well as with a variety of local artists. He has also performed with several big bands and orchestras including the Memphis Jazz Orchestra, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Corinth Symphony Orchestra. Mike is a member of the 福利片国产 of Memphis Faculty Jazz Ensemble and Birth of the Cool Ensemble as well as the Rhodes College Faculty Jazz Ensemble. Mike received his Bachelor's Degree from the 福利片国产 of Kentucky in 1999 and his Master's Degree from the 福利片国产 of Memphis in 2003. Currently, Mike teaches drum set and ethnic percussion at the 福利片国产 of Memphis, Rhodes College and the Memphis Drum Shop.