Percussion Faculty

craig.hill@anokaramsey.edu

Craig Hill is a performer, educator, and composer specializing in percussion. Past tours include the Broadway musical, Swing!, and premieres of the BBC Earth: in Concert productions. He was the featured soloist/actor in Tokyo’s Kitchen Beat. Through the GRAMMY Experience, the Billboard Media group, and a number of corporate Grand World Voyages, Craig has toured internationally and across the U.S. A few of the artists that he has performed with include Wayne Newton, Melissa Manchester, Anthony Cox, Nestor Torres, George Lewis and Zeitgeist, Barcelona Clarinet Players, Judy Carmichael, Sugar Blue, Roddie Romero, Joel Mason, Paul Baker, Ian Finkel, Jeff Trachta, and Lovena Fox. Touring nationally with the Dallas Brass, chamber and orchestral repertoire is joined with percussion improvisation, acting, and masterclasses. The Craig Hill Presents: concert series features musicians and interdisciplinary artists with a focus on new works and improvisation. This includes a solo performance art video series focusing on characters and first-take improvisations. With a focus on applied percussion, chamber ensembles, and world music, Craig teaches at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. He also runs masterclasses and festival spots at the school. As an assistant band director and percussion specialist, Craig taught at John Horn High School, Berry Middle School, and Terry Middle School in Dallas, Texas. In addition to managing all aspects of percussion instruction, Craig also team-taught in the orchestral, wind, jazz, marching, choral, and new music departments. Further private and ensemble education projects focus on community outreach, music appreciation, and improvisation. Craig received the Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance from Youngstown State University in 2005, as a teaching assistant, preceded by the Bachelor of Music in Education. He is licensed to teach in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.