dgierke@ts4arts.org

Dave Gierke is well known is Toledo from his many years as co-owner of Dave's Drum Depot and director of The Toledo Drum School in Toledo. A self-proclaimed Drum-Head from the age of 8, he toured the East coast with a popular show band before opening Dave's Drum Depot in 1991. Dave has served as percussion consultant for programs throughout Ohio including Defiance City Schools, Swanton City Schools and the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps. His "Rhythm Circles" program has been used by educators and music therapists throughout the United States. He has presented at the Ohio Music Educators Conference and the National Association of Music Therapists. Dave also designs programs for disadvantaged youth, preschools, educator in service training programs and corporate team building seminars.