Austin Shoupe is currently a teaching assistant for the
University of Kentucky Percussion Studio. He was the instrumental music teacher at
Jefferson High School and the marching percussion instructor for the
DeKalb High School Marching Barbs, both in Illinois. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in musical arts in percussion performance at the
University of Kentucky. He has a master of music from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor of music in music education and percussion performance from
Northern Illinois University.
Tanner Leonardo is currently pursuing a doctor of musical arts degree in the
University of Kentucky Percussion Studio. He previously worked with the band programs at Kentucky’s
Lafayette High School and
Bourbon County High School as an educator and audio engineer. Tanner has a master of music degree from
Morehead State University and a bachelor of music from the
University of Louisville.
