Christian A.

Bechtol
cbechtol@berklee.edu 614-596-3588

Experience:

West Jefferson High school
Marching Band and ensembles
Director: Elmer Broecker
Drum Set, Drum line, Percussion
Piano
Wrote the show opener for the Drum line and Pit sections.
Instructor for band camp. Teaching marching and playing skills
Teaching and giving lessons to the schools Jazz band rhythm
section. Grades 6-12.

Jazz Piano Player Joe Hunter Hired by Joe Hunter to play frequent shows at places such as Night
Drum set town in Cleveland Ohio.

Lou Apollon Hired to play drum set for a recording session at The Bridge Sound
Drum set and Stage. Recorded his first album at The Record Company.

Hired to play drum set for a recording session at The Bridge Sound
Rose Kanj and Stage.
Drum set

Ernie Krivda Played drum set for shows

Doris Long Was hired by Doris and played a frequent show at the Waterburry
Drum Set in Cleveland Ohio every Friday and Saturday night for a year.

Oliver Ames High school

Wrote the pit and drum line parts for their 2014-2015 Star Trek
Drumline instructor and writer show.
Jazz Ensemble instructor Currently one of their instructors for the 2015 Jazz Band Ensemble
Director: Rob Wheeler and 2015-2017 marching band.

Jeff Benson
Jazz Instructor Hired by Jeff Benson to give a Jazz rhythm section clinic.

Bishop Ready High School

Marching Band instructor Wrote the 2014-2015 ensemble parts for the high schools marching
rock show
Director: Craig Lewis
Marching Instructor for the 2014-2015 band camp.

Tri-C Jazz Festival

Hired by Chris Ludwa to play at Hotel Balls and banquetes.
Chris Ludwa Played the opening dinner party for Diana Kralls Show. Special
 guest speaker Producer Tommy LiPuma .

Education: 20009 West Jefferson High School

2009-2010 Columbus State community College
2011-2013 Tri-c Jazz Studies Program
2013-2017 Berklee College of Music

Qualifications: Have played countless shows and have recorded in many different
situations.
Knowledge in the genres of Jazz, Fusion, Rock, Latin, Drum and
Bass, and Funk.
Experience with writing marching band charts, Big Band charts,
marching drum line, and percussion pit shows.
Experience with instructing students with instrumental, genre, and
marching band skills.
Experience with instructing student on how to march.