- Ted Atkatz
Ted Atkatz is the founder of and frontman for the
Chicago -based alternative rock groupNYCO . He is a former principal percussionist for theChicago Symphony Orchestra .Atkatz left the CSO in 2006 to devote himself full-time to NYCO. The band released its debut album, "Two", in 2005.
Atkatz grew up in
Queens ,New York , where began studying percussion at an early age. He studied at the preparatory division of theManhattan School of Music and graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School before moving on toBoston University , where he received a bachelor's degree in percussion performance and music education. He later studied at theNew England Conservatory of Music inBoston and received a professional studies degree in percussion performance fromTemple University .NYCO released its second album, "Realize," in June 2008.
External links
* [http://thelocaltourist.com/blog/music/ted-atkatz-2/ A Musician's Integrity: Ted Atkatz's story]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/arts/music/06ted.html?em&ex=1170997200&en=02e0bb32a0a91206&ei=5087%0A From Lead Percussionist to Different Drummer] , "The New York Times ",February 6 ,2007
* [http://www.bu.edu/phpbin/news/releases/display.php?id=1240 Boston University College of Fine Arts Presents 2006 Distinguished Alumni Awards]
* [http://nycomusic.com/ NYCO official Web site]
* [http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/atkatz.html Vic Firth Artist: Ted Atkatz]
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