Wayne Bovenschen

Wayne Bovenschen

Oklahoma State University; MORGAN; The Heroes

Wayne Bovenschen has served as Associate Professor of Percussion at Oklahoma State University for 33 years. He has directed the Concert and Marching Percussion, Spirit Band, studio lessons, and was Assistant Director of the Cowboy Marching Band until 2016. Wayne holds a BME and MM from Michigan State University where he also was Marching Percussion instructor.

At PASIC, the Percussion Ensemble performed in 1996 and 2014 and the Drumline has competed seven times, placing second in 2001 and 2015. Wayne is a former member of the Cavaliers and Phantom Regiment and has arranged over 500 scores for various marching ensembles.

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IN 3

  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    PASIC 1995 - The Oklahoma State Drumline pulled off a performance that I didn't think was possible considering our first full run was only 2 weeks prior to the performance. Their 3rd place finish set the stage for years to come.

  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    For my rock drummer with Morgan, the most influential drummers have been Mick Tucker, Mike Portnoy and most of all, Neil Peart. As for all of my 36 years of writing for marching percussion ensemble, I look up to both Tom Aungst and Ralph Hardimon for their timeless writing styles that still influence my work today.

  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    I have been a loyal Vic Firth percussionist since the very beginning of the artist program in the early 90's. It has always been an equal partnership of customer service and quality merchandise that will keep me part of the Firth family for as long as I can hold a pair of sticks.

BEHIND THE KIT

Oklahoma State University; MORGAN; The Heroes

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