The Music Of Mark Alan Wade
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Mark Wade on the Dulcimer...
Mark's unique edge comes from growing up in a "bluegrass" family with classical training in trumpet, piano and guitar. Technique, musicality and expression pervade his entire arsenal of instruments and music. From his beginning piano lessons at age five to receiving his B.M. in trumpet and piano at Ohio Wesleyan University, Mark continued to push his musical limits by earning his Masters Degree in trumpet performance at The Ohio State University. Mark is currently completing his doctorate in music at The Ohio State University in trumpet performance. The result of this musical emersion is that Mark is equally at home at a front porch jam session or playing a dulcimer concerto with a symphony orchestra.
Mark's classical training has earned him the ear of such notables as President George Bush Sr., Ross Perot and the U.S. Secretary of Defense, William S. Cohen. In his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, Mark has a full studio of students of all levels, from rank beginners to published professionals. His students continually place in national and regional contests. Mark has personally released four CDs and has published a successful book, "T.N.T.: Tunes 'n' Techniques for Hammered Dulcimer."
In 2004, Mark toured with the newly formed band, Hammer On!, consisting of 4 dynamic multi-instrumentalists loaded with an arsenal driving rhythms & hot licks. Mark was joined by Randy Clepper (Columbus, OH), Dan Landrum (Signal Mountain, TN), the hammered dulcimer player on tour with Yanni, and Bob McMurray (Seattle, WA). All four play the guitar; all four play the hammered dulcimer. The possibilities are endless! Their debut Hammer On! CD was released in 2004.
Copyright 2003-2008, Mark Alan Wade