About Us
Percussion
Current percussionists for Occasional Brass and Strings all hail from New England, and enjoy playing weddings and events in the Boston area and also in New York City. Get to know them here.
Dan Pelletier - Drum Kit, Aux. Percussion, Mallets, Timpani
Daniel Pelletier is a world fusion multi-percussionist soloist and combo leader. He is a modern composer for orchestra, choir, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, chamber and solo instruments with/without tapes. In addition, Dan produces electronic and live music. He is a classically trained composer, arranger, mallet/hand percussionist, and timpanist. He received the Michael Kamen Solo Award from Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. Dan regularly plays in Musical Theater Pit Bands, Jazz Combos, Percussion Ensembles, Concert Orchestras, and Wind Ensembles in the New England region.
danp@occasionalbrass.com
Josh Goldman - Drum Kit, Aux. Percussion, Timpani
Josh Goldman attended Brandeis University, where he focused in percussion performance, studying privately with Richard Flanagan, and received the Rosalie Warren Award for Excellence in Music Performance. He has performed avidly in and around Boston for the last six years in ensembles as diverse as symphony orchestras, big bands, orchestra pits for musicals, rock bands, and jazz combos. In 2010, Josh attended the NYU Broadway Percussion Seminar to intensively study Broadway Percussion with industry professionals and in 2014, he was the percussionist/drummer for the French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts, teaching & performing around the clock for two months in the summer.
josh@occasionalbrass.com
Paul Geresy - Drum Kit, Aux. Percussion
Paul Geresy brings to the table a diverse palate of musical experience and a deep knowledge of the history of the American drummer. Paul has performed or worked with the likes of Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Moses, Bob Brookmeyer, George Garzone, Dave Holland, Robin Eubanks, Lee Konitz, Sam Rivers, George Russell, and many others. He performs locally in Boston, nationally, and internationally with various small and large ensembles, while maintaining a full and active teaching studio. In addition, Paul directs the Merrimack College Concert Band, Pep Band, and teaches percussion students at the college. Paul holds degrees from the University of North Texas (BA '05) and the New England Conservatory (MM '09).
paul@occasionalbrass.com
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