Sycamore, Amanda

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Biography

Born: 1993

Country: U.S.A.

Studies: Bachelor in Music Education & Master in Percussion Performance from the UNCG School of Music

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Amanda Sycamore has been performing and teaching private lessons in the Triad area of North Carolina for over 20 years. Amanda is currently the Principle Percussionist for the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and is a member of the bands LOW KEY and THE BEAUTY OPERATORS, 'diggin' the blues' out of Durham. Past performances include Busch Gardens Entertainment, DCI, and Jamestown Pipes and Drums. She has performed as a marimba soloist and ensemble member for several Percussive Arts Society Days of Percussion as well as PAS International Conventions, and continues to perform as a freelance percussionist and pianist in the Triad area. When she is not performing, she enjoys spending time with her son Aidan, and puppy Koda.

Books for Percussion

Ready Player 4

Marimba

Seven Stones: 7 Duets for Shared Low-A Marimba

Snare Drum

Ensnared

Works for Percussion

Solo Works

Outback Suite - Marimba
Cascade Effect (Solo Marimba) - Marimba

Solo Works with Percussion Ensemble

Cascade Effect (With Percussion Trio) - Marimba; Percussion Trio

Ensemble Works

Boomerang (Sycamore) - Percussion 10
Jivaro - Percussion 10
Ready - Percussion Quartet
Rhythm Cell - Percussion Octet
Stampede - Percussion Quartet

Flexible Ensemble Works

Secure the Perimeter
Zen Garden

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