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Jim Casella
Educator
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Country of Residence:
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Internationally recognized as one of the most prolific writers for marching percussion, Jim Casella was the percussion composer/arranger for the 7-time world champion Cavaliers drum and bugle corps from Rosemont, Illinois, having won the DCI World Championship in 2006.
Casella received his education from San Jose State University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied with Anthony J. Cirone and Jack Van Geem. In the world of percussion, he is perhaps best known for his work with the Santa Clara Vanguard where he served as arranger from 1996 through 2004. He has presented clinics throughout North America as well as Europe, and Asia. Casella resides in Portland, Oregon and works as a composer/arranger for TV and broadcast projects. His latest broadcast composition projects have included nationwide spots for Cadillac, ABC College Football, Regal Cinemas, and Goodwill Industries.
He is the co-founder of Tapspace Publications and the producer and programmer of the innovative sample library, Virtual Drumline 2.
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