Gifford Howarth

Gifford Howarth

Commonwealth Univ of PA - Bloomsburg; Drum Corps International; Winter Guard International; Bands of America

Dr. GIFFORD HOWARTH is currently Associate Professor of Percussion at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg, located in Bloomsburg, PA. He is also an Instructor of Percussion at Penn State University in State College, PA. His previous teaching duties included teaching at Michigan State University and Nazareth College (Rochester, NY).

Dr. Howarth received his DMA degree from Michigan State University, his Masters from Kent State University, and his Bachelors degree from Ithaca College. He has presented clinics and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. These include teaching in Singapore, China, Thailand, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Malaysia. Also he has presented at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), several MENC All-State Conferences and PAS Day of Percussion events. The focus for most of the workshops is geared around percussion education. 

Dr. Howarth is also heavily involved in different competitive marching activities. He was on the percussion staff for the DCI group, THE CADETS from 1999 to 2006. Over the years he has written for several WGI, BOA, and DCA ensembles. He is currently a national adjudicator for DCI, WGI, and BOA along with several state wide marching band and indoor percussion circuits. 

Read More

Dr. GIFFORD HOWARTH is currently Associate Professor of Percussion at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg, located in Bloomsburg, PA. He is also an Instructor of Percussion at Penn State University in State College, PA. His previous teaching duties included teaching at Michigan State University and Nazareth College (Rochester, NY).

Dr. Howarth received his DMA degree from Michigan State University, his Masters from Kent State University, and his Bachelors degree from Ithaca College. He has presented clinics and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. These include teaching in Singapore, China, Thailand, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Malaysia. Also he has presented at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), several MENC All-State Conferences and PAS Day of Percussion events. The focus for most of the workshops is geared around percussion education. 

Dr. Howarth is also heavily involved in different competitive marching activities. He was on the percussion staff for the DCI group, THE CADETS from 1999 to 2006. Over the years he has written for several WGI, BOA, and DCA ensembles. He is currently a national adjudicator for DCI, WGI, and BOA along with several state wide marching band and indoor percussion circuits. 

Read Full Bio
Gear

GIFFORD HOWARTH'S SETUP

CYMBAL SETUP

WHAT'S ON THE KIT

NUMBERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

Gifford Howarth
CYMBAL SETUP

WHAT'S ON THE KIT

NUMBERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

* May be prototype

Gifford Howarth’S GO-TO’S

EXPLORE MORE

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ARTISTS

Shuffle
Frederic Macarez
Orchestra

Frederic Macarez

Independant
Leonardo R Soto
Orchestra

Leonardo R Soto

The Houston Symphony - Frost School of Music, University of Miami
Taylor Long
Orchestra

Taylor Long

Valley City State University
Amy Stubbs
Orchestra

Amy Stubbs

Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, University of Pittsburgh
Frank White III
Orchestra

Frank White III

Mike Rob & The 601 Band/ Dexter Allen/ FW3 & WE-FUNK
Ayami Okamura
Orchestra

Ayami Okamura

Shiki Percussion Duo and Hochschule für Musik Detmold (Germany)
Lamon Lawhorn
Orchestra

Lamon Lawhorn

Virginia State University
Emily Salgado
Orchestra

Emily Salgado

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Twin Lakes Duo
Gregory Cohen
Orchestra

Gregory Cohen

San Diego Symphony Orchestra, San Diego State University, Dragonfly Percussion
Michael Crawford
Orchestra

Michael Crawford

University of North Texas
Chris Sies
Orchestra

Chris Sies

Latitude 49, Calgary Philharmonic, S[K]IES
Gregory J. Vance
Orchestra

Gregory J. Vance

Syr & Freeway Music
Marcelina Suchocka
Orchestra

Marcelina Suchocka

Sarasota Orchestra
Lucas Casacio
Orchestra

Lucas Casacio

Independent; Quatro a Zero; Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA)
Paul Deatherage
Orchestra

Paul Deatherage

University of Kentucky, Centre College, DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra, Osland-Dailey Jazztet, Raleigh Dailey Trio
Kasem Thipayametrakul
Orchestra

Kasem Thipayametrakul

Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Whyte
Orchestra

Christopher Whyte

Portland State University
Joseph Bertolozzi
Orchestra

Joseph Bertolozzi
Greg Hersey
Orchestra

Greg Hersey

Independent
Martin Bui
Orchestra

Martin Bui

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Sami Butler
Orchestra

Sami Butler

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Trevor Barroero
Orchestra

Trevor Barroero

Tucson Symphony Orchestra (Principal Percussion), Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (Percussion 2), Lineage Percussion (Founding Member)
Trio SR9
Orchestra

Trio SR9

Independent
Jonathan Smith
Orchestra

Jonathan Smith

University of Michigan/Toledo Symphony/Bowling Green State Univeristy
Josh Jones
Orchestra

Josh Jones

Kansas City Symphony
Jonathan Ovalle
Orchestra

Jonathan Ovalle

Independent