Biography: Known for his versatility, vibrant live energy, and musical malleability, David Oromaner has entered the realm of New York City's in-demand drummers. His diverse background as a musician ranges from live performances, studio sessions and recording dates, to Carnegie-Hall neighborhood clinics, Cabarets, and finally to teaching his craft. Growing up in the suburbs of Long Island, David was constantly surrounded by music. "My earliest musical memories are of my older cousin Richard playing drums in his basement for hours. There was just something about being surrounded by sound—a raw, primal energy that instantly got me hooked." Adding to the fire was David's musically obsessed older brother, who would blast Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd from his boom box, which was set at no less than an "11." In addition to influences seeping in from his bedroom wall, David was also discovering classical and jazz on his own. The objects of his admiration included Basie, Roach, Bonham, Bruford, Peart, and John Williams. The combination of all these influences helped shape David as a drummer, which he became at the early age of eleven, when he inherited his cousin's drums. However, from ages 10 to 17, David's main instrument was trumpet. David attented Wantagh High School, where he studied theory and jazz improvisation under the tutelage of Rolann Masciarelli. As a senior he was awarded the prestigious' Louis Armstrong Jazz Award.' In addition to trumpet studies, David pursued private drum lessons at the Long Island Drum Center with a great teacher and fusion drummer named Dave Stark. David then went on to pursue both business and music at SUNY Albany, where he studied with percussionist Richard Abagli and jazz drummer Dave Calarco. After college, David relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. One of the first musicians he met was guitarist Dan Marshall, who had recently opened the doors to his studio in Little Five Points, called 'Levelheads.' David began laying down live,' pre-produced' drum tracks at the studio in order to develop recording techniques and sounds. Eventually, he garnered the attention of various Atlanta based singer/songwriters who needed drum tracks for their LPs and demos. In 1998, David worked with Dan and singer-songwriter Tony Scott to facilitate the formation of the jazz influenced rock quartet, 'Everyday People,' which began touring the Southeast. In addition, David taught privately and continued his own private studies with Georgia State Music Professor Woody Williams and drummer/percussionist extraordinaire, Jeff Sipe (Apt-Q258). In November of 2000 David moved back to his native New York and enrolled in the Drummer's Collective. Here, David had the opportunity to study with Kim Plainfield, David Garibaldi, Michael Lauren, Matt Walker, Vince Cherico, Memo Acevedo, and Fred Klatz. In September of 2001, David was offered a teaching position at Queens Gateway After-School Program where he is currently employed. At Gateway, David teaches Drums and has also been running percussion ensemble classes, which he collaborates with his students to create ensemble parts. One of these pieces was recently performed by some of his students at Queens Theatre in the Park. "Connecting with the students has been a very rewarding experience." David remarks. Since moving back to New York, David has played and/or recorded with such diverse artists as Brian Kingston, Michael Maxwell, Changing Modes, Rebeca Vajello, PJ Loughran, Marianne Pillsbury, Josh Dodes, Nevaris, Martin Dory, Amy Silverman and Benjamin Smith. In addition, David has successfully completed East and West coast tours and is a performing member of the Carnegie-Hall Neighborhood concerts with PJ Loughran. : written by Andrew Scott ©2004-2005 David Oromaner. All Rights Reserved :: Website Created By Doughboy Design