Julian Kley, Percussionist

Julian Kley is a percussionist who specializes in orchestral and mallet percussion, but is also talented with world percussion and drum set. Through his wide knowledge of the percussion world, expressive performances (both solo and group) in multiple genres, and passion for theatrical solo works, he provides performances that are “outside the box”, offering unique listening opportunities to the northern Colorado music-going community.

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SKILLS INVENTORY:

PRIMARY MUSICAL:

1. Good at playing drums, orchestral percussion, and world percussion
2. Good at working as part of a section or small ensemble
3. Very responsible about rehearsal punctuality

SECONDARY MUSICAL:

1. Good at sight reading
2. Good at rhythm reading
3. Good at soloing in jazz-like groups
4. Good at memorizing solo pieces
5. Proficient in piano and similar keyboard instruments

NON-MUSICAL

1. Good chess player
2. (Somewhat) good at drawing comics
3. Good at formal writing
4. Good at integral and differential calculus
5. Understanding of how to prove mathematical theorems
6. Proficient in simple computer programming codes (Python or C++)
7. Proficient cook

UNUSUAL

1. Good at remembering thoroughly useless information (particularly film-related)
2. Good at voice impressions
3. Good at memorizing stories and films
4. Good at telling jokes
5. Somewhat decent at parodying popular songs
6. Devoted fan and defender of the Star Wars prequels