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| | Airman 1st Class Edward Zaryky | |
Airman First Class Edward Zaryky performs as a percussionist with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Concert Band and Ceremonial Band.
A New Jersey native, Airman Zaryky holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Rowan University as well as a Master of Music degree from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins. Prior to joining the Band of the Air Force Reserve, Airman Zaryky led a successful career as a freelance percussionist and educator. He has performed with a variety of orchestras and chamber ensembles including The New World Symphony, The Colorado Symphony, The Binghamton Philharmonic, The Harrisburg Symphony, The Ohio Light Opera, The Garden State Philharmonic, Symphony in C, The New York City Camerata, The Princeton Symphony, and The New World Percussion Consort in Miami Beach. His festival appearances include one summer as Principal Timpanist of the National Repertory Orchestra and two summers as a fellowship student at the Aspen Music Festival.
Airman Zaryky has worked with numerous artists and conductors including Joann Falletta, Lee Greenwood, Al Jarreau, Gerard Schwarz, John Williams, and David Zinman. As an educator, he has served on the percussion faculty of York College of Pennsylvania and has performed in outreach programs through the Princeton Symphony's BRAVO program and the Garden State Percussion Trio. He is also a performing artist/clinician for Mike Balter Mallets and Sabian Cymbals.
Airman Zaryky entered the Air Force in January 2011 and was assigned to the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Robins AFB, GA.
EDUCATION:
2004 Bachelor of Music-Music Education, Rowan University
2006 Master of Music-Percussion Performance, The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Jan 2011-Present, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB, GA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman First Class 30 December 2010
(Current as of April 2011)
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