Josh Schusterman - Double Seconds/Drumset

          Josh is a graduate of Plano Senior High School in Plano, Texas, where he received two 2nd place PASIC national drumline titles. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas, where he studied from Paul Rennick, Dr. Robert Schietroma, Mark Ford, Ron Fink, Christopher Deane, Ed Smith, Jose Aponte, and Ed Soph. While at UNT, he performed for several years with the indoor drumline, Afro-Cuban Ensemble, Brazilian Ensemble, Contemporary Ensemble, and the steel band. He also marched with the Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps for the '98 season. During the spring of 2000, he resided in Trinidad and Tobago, where steel drums were born, and performed for 5 weeks with the Panorama world champion WITCO Desperadoes steel band. His experiences have also led him to share the stage with Greg Bissonnette, Paul Wertico, Andy Narell, Pan Ramajay, Darrin Dyke, Ray Holman, and many more. In addition to freelance performing and teaching throughout the state, Josh currently serves as the percussion coordinator at Shepton High School in Plano, TX, as well as co-director of the Baylor University Steel Band.