Tyler Sammons

Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, WGI, Independent Artist

Tyler Sammons is percussionist, teacher and composer/arranger based in Dallas, Texas. He also serves as the percussion supervisor and front ensemble arranger for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from Rockford, IL. Originally from Seguin, Texas, He graduated in 2011 from the University of North Texas with degrees in percussion performance and music theory. Tyler has been involved in the drum and bugle corps (DCI) activity for over 15 years , having previously served for 11 years as a member of the percussion staff for Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. Santa Clara Vanguard won the Fred Sanford Award for best percussion in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and was the DCI World Champion in 2018. Prior to his involvement with the Santa Clara Vanguard, he served on the percussion staff of the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, and was a marching member of the Crossmen (TX) and Phantom Regiment (IL), capturing the DCI world championship with the Phantom Regiment in 2008, and the Fred Sanford award for best percussion in 2008 and 2010. Tyler is an active arranger, whose arrangements have been performed all over the United States, including in Bands of America (BOA) Regional, Super Regional and Grand National Finals, as well as UIL state marching contest finals in Texas. He is an in-demand national clinician and adjudicator in the marching arts, and is a proud Vic Firth, Zildjian and REMO artist.

Tyler Sammons'S SETUP:

1.14" HiHats - K Constantinople (top), K Custom Session (bottom) *
2.Stack - 9" FX Oriental Trash Splash (bottom), 6" Splash (top) *
3.19" K Dark Thin Crashes
4.22" K Custom High Definition Ride
5.10" FX China Trash
6.15" FX Azuka Latin Multi-Crash *
7.16" K Dark Thin Crashes

* May be prototype

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WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

I am inspired by all types of music, art, history, life, and all aspects of percussion. My involvement in DCI and the marching arts as a performer, instructor and designer has allowed me to work with many wonderful talented individuals, performers and staff alike who have kept me inspired throughout my career.
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

Keep an open mind - if you are doing this right, you will never stop learning along the way.
FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

There is nothing quite like the sound of a 19" pair of K Symphonic Orchestral Crash cymbals. Other go to's are the zil-bell and the K family of China Cymbals.