Education
- M.M., Master of Music, University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, 2003
- B.M., Bachelor of Music, University of Kentucky, 1999
Biography
Mike Assad has performed as a freelance drummer and percussionist for more than a decade. Since moving to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ in 2001, he has performed regularly with various working bands as well as with a variety of local artists. He has also performed with several big bands and orchestras including the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Jazz Orchestra, the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Symphony Orchestra and the Corinth Symphony Orchestra. Mike is a member of the University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Faculty Jazz Ensemble and Birth of the Cool Ensemble as well as the Rhodes College Faculty Jazz Ensemble. Mike received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky in 1999 and his Master's Degree from the University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ in 2003. Currently, Mike teaches drum set and ethnic percussion at the University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, Rhodes College and the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Drum Shop.