mR. Tanner Bolton is originally from Sulphur Springs, Texas, where his interest in studying and teaching percussion began. He has a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington where he was fortunate enough to study percussion under Dr. Michael Varner, Professor Jim Yakas, and Dr. Andrew Eldridge. While at UTA, he performed in many ensembles including the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, African/Brazilian Ensemble, and Marching Band. Mr. Bolton has also had the opportunity to perform as a percussionist for TEDx Talks, Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment, Arlington Youth Symphony, as well as professional CD “reVelations: adVentures in sound!”
Mr. Bolton taught as a private lesson and drumline/front ensemble instructor from 2013-2018 and has held percussion instructor positions in Euless, Fort Worth, Arlington, Kennedale, Irving, and Carrollton. Most recently, Mr. Bolton held the Assistant Percussion Instructor position at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas. His responsibilities in Colleyville included battery coordination, instruction of beginner/middle school percussion classes, instruction of high school/middle school percussion ensembles, as well as instruction of private lessons/masterclasses.
Tanner currently resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Lauren and dog Watson, and is serving as an Assistant Band Director for Benbrook Middle-High School.
Mr. Bolton taught as a private lesson and drumline/front ensemble instructor from 2013-2018 and has held percussion instructor positions in Euless, Fort Worth, Arlington, Kennedale, Irving, and Carrollton. Most recently, Mr. Bolton held the Assistant Percussion Instructor position at Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas. His responsibilities in Colleyville included battery coordination, instruction of beginner/middle school percussion classes, instruction of high school/middle school percussion ensembles, as well as instruction of private lessons/masterclasses.
Tanner currently resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Lauren and dog Watson, and is serving as an Assistant Band Director for Benbrook Middle-High School.