Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson is a distinguished marching percussion educator and performer, who recently finished his 45th season with the prestigious Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Renowned for his exceptional contributions to the field, Scott has amassed an impressive record of accolades, including twenty-one DCI Gold Medal Championships, fourteen DCI. High Percussion titles, two WGI Gold Medal Championships, three DCA Gold Medal Championships, two DCA High Percussion titles, ten DCE Championships, nine DCE High Percussion titles, and twelve High Percussion titles in Japan. In addition to his teaching accomplishments, Scott has also won several individual marching snare competitions including the 1977 DCI and 1978 PAS Individual & Ensemble snare competitions.

Scott's influence extends beyond performance; he was inducted into the DCI Hall of Fame and the WGI Hall of Fame in 2012, followed by his induction into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 2015. While primarily focused on drum corps, he has also taught privately and arranged percussion scores at various educational levels, including elementary, junior high, senior high, and university.

An esteemed judge, Scott has adjudicated at numerous marching band and percussion competitions worldwide, including the PAS Championships, WGI. Championships, South African Championships, Indonesian Championships, and the Bands of America Grand National Championships.

As one of the most sought-after marching percussion clinicians globally, Scott has conducted numerous clinics across the United States and in countries such as Japan, Canada, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Indonesia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Australia, China, and Italy. His dedication to the art of percussion continues to inspire musicians around the globe.

Scott is proudly sponsored by several industry-leading brands, including Ludwig drums and hardware, Promark sticks and mallets, Zildjian cymbals, Evans drumheads, and Offworld drum pads. These partnerships reflect his commitment to excellence in percussion and his belief in the products that enhance the musical experience.

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