Darin Holthaus
Darin Holthaus is a percussionist, composer, and educator who has performed across the U.S. and Dominican Republic. Based in the Mid-West, he is known for his diverse drumset abilities and dynamic teaching style. Darin has 20+ years of performance and teaching experience which includes teaching at the University of Illinois-Springfield, public school band, and private percussion studios. He was a featured artist at PASIC (Percussice Arts Society International Convention) and has served as an adjudicator for ILMEA events and clinician for various Illinois high schools. Darin has vast musical experience including recording on countless albums for independent artists and recorded/toured with Nashville recording artists and producers. His experience includes performing with various orchestral, jazz, choir, country, rock, funk, and concert band groups. He holds a Commercial Music Degree with an emphasis in percussion performance from Millikin University's School of Music and continues to compose, record, and engineer music in addition to teaching and performing. Darin's experience, knowledge, and the way he applies it to education, will undoubtedly help you in your musical journey. Contact us today to get started!