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Paul Deatherage serves as the Visiting Instructor of Percussion at Centre College and Part Time Instructor of Drum Set at the University of Kentucky's College of Fine Arts, School of Music. He also holds the position of Front Ensemble Caption Head and Assistant Director of Percussion for Lafayette High School, a 23-time marching band state champion in Lexington, KY.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Tennessee Technological University (2005)
- Master of Music in Percussion Performance, University of Kentucky (2009)
Deatherage maintains an active dual career as both performer and educator specializing in jazz drumming and diverse percussion disciplines. His artistic focus spans traditional jazz ensembles, contemporary compositions, world music, and educational settings across multiple performance venues. He has developed expertise in adapting his playing style to suit various musical contexts while maintaining a consistent sonic identity centered around his signature cymbal setup.
As a performer, Deatherage has appeared at prestigious international festivals including the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. His performance career demonstrates remarkable versatility across jazz, concert, marching, and world percussion genres.
Professional Recognition:
- Zildjian Artist
- Innovative Percussion Artist
Deatherage's teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of 'living solely in the present moment, trusting one another, creating, and grooving with a deep pocket.' He leads a varied teaching career spanning middle school, high school, and college levels, while maintaining a private studio at Don Wilson Music in Lexington. His professional approach reflects Calvin Coolidge's wisdom about persistence being 'omnipotent' in musical development.
He performs regularly with multiple ensembles including the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra, Osland/Dailey Jazztet, Raleigh Dailey Trio, Walnut Street Ramblers, Ross Whitaker Trio, and Grupo LexiSamba, demonstrating his commitment to both educational and professional musical communities.
