Percussionist: Caleb
Patstone
The Avalon Singers are thrilled to have Caleb
Patstone add his talent
to our concerts. Caleb Patstone,
came to the Avalon Singers in 2019 as a grade 11
student. He
had
officially been playing percussion in concert band
since sixth grade. He was auxiliary percussion in
jazz bands in grades 7 through 9, and beginning in tenth
grade was the lead drummer for the PCS Jazz band.
Our percussionist,
Brad Hawkes mentored that very first season and
assured us we were in good hands!
Caleb has been
with us several seasons now...
pre and post pandemic. The difference percussion makes to the sound and energy of this choir
is truly amazing. It's such a privilege to have him with us
and we
certainly are in good hands! Caleb is currently
a creative writing student at U. Vic.
The Avalon Singers are VERY grateful for you, Caleb!
Percussionist: Brad
Hawkes
The Avalon Singers were and are honoured to have Brad Hawkes add his incredible talent
to our concerts and all those YouTube Video's. The difference his percussion makes to
the sound and to the energy of this choir is truly amazing!
It's a privilege to have him with us. He recently added his magic for us as we did our solo performance at the Arbutus 25th Anniversary Concert in 2023. And, we're thrilled that Brad is joining us again this Spring 2024 Season in Caleb's absence. Apparently, Caleb's University Education is taking presidence! :)
Brad's love of drumming started as
a young lad in the 60's. He is completely self-taught...
a natural! In the 70’s he joined a rock
band led by his older brother. They’d pile the gear into
the van and play top gigs all around Prince George.
Lonnie Glass - Not On the Menu
Brad focused less on his drumming while
establishing himself. He married Lorraine in 1974 (50th!)
and pursued his education achieving a
B.Sc. in
Forestry in 1976, and a
M.Sc. in
1979 from the University
of Alberta. Their
children, Stephen and Sarah arrived in the early
80's.
In 1993, Brad earned a Ph.D from the University of
Montana.
He makes us all sound better.
Brad is well represented on YouTube and Facebook.
A tiny sample:
Piece of My Heart - Sara Smith (with Brad Hawkes)
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