Ed Davis is a Master of Music in Percussion Performance Candidate at YSU and is presently serving as a graduate teaching assistant where he is the assistant director of the YSU Percussion Ensemble, teaches Percussion Methods courses, and assists Dr. Schaft with the percussion studio logistics. Ed is also a drum circle facilitator for the YSU SMARTS educational outreach program and an instructor at Motter’s Music in Canfield, OH.
Originally from West Liberty, OH, Ed attended the Capital University Conservatory of Music in Columbus, OH and earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Media degree in 2004. As a student at Capital, Ed performed in variety of jazz, percussion and wind ensembles and worked as an assistant to world percussion instructor, Eric Paton, performing and teaching at schools across Ohio.
While living in Columbus, Ed worked as an instructor at Columbus Pro Percussion and performed in a variety of styles as a freelance musician.Focusing on mainly drumset and world percussion, Ed has performed with groups such as the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Chuck Mangione, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and served as a member of national recording act, Red Wanting Blue.He can be heard on their newest release “These Magnificent Miles” (Fanatic/EMI).
Ed has also been active on the music scene in the Youngstown area, playing with Todd Cutshaw, Radio Lark, and Jordan DePaul & The Reputations on a regular basis.