Michael J. Calamas (he/him)
– Education –University of South CarolinaMaster of Music in PercussionColumbia, SCAugust 2024 - May 2026Michael J. Calamas (he/him)
University of South CarolinaBachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, cum laudeColumbia, SCAugust 2017 - May 2021
Inaugural Recipient of the Jim Hall Scholarship for Percussion
– Experience –University of South CarolinaGraduate Assistant | The CollectiveColumbia, SCAugust 2024 - Present
- Perform as a member of The Collective, a graduate quintet dedicated to new music and community engagement
- Coordinate with composers on new commissions
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects with other departments
- Plan and present concerts emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity in music
- Participate in outreach programs at correctional facilities, performing for and alongside the inmates
University of South CarolinaMarketing Fellow | School of MusicColumbia, SCAugust 2024 - Present
- Support the School of Music’s marketing and communications through social media
- Create visual materials for both internal and external platforms, including posters, digital signage, and reels
- Produce multi-camera video projects highlighting university ensembles and events
- Contribute to a centralized media archive used to update website landing pages and promotional materials
Irmo High School International School for the ArtsAssistant Director of Bands | Director of PercussionColumbia, SCAugust 2022 - May 2024
- Taught Percussive Arts, World Percussion, Piano, and SPED Adaptive Music courses for students in the 9th through 12th grade
- Led music and visual caption rehearsals during the competitive marching band season
- Built relationships with over 100 students and fostered an environment where students could learn in an accepting and caring space
- Created and taught an after school percussion ensemble for middle schoolers at the feeder school
- Collaborated closely with the performing arts department, including the directors of orchestra, chorus, and theater for several public performances and events
- Led teacher development breakout sessions on implementing technology in the classroom
Wildlight Publications LLCCo-Founder | OperationsRemote2020 - Present
- Co-founded and managed daily operations for a contemporary percussion publishing company, overseeing artist relations, marketing, and media production
- Coordinate with composers and customers, manage sales data, and facilitate purchase orders and invoices for educational institutions
- Lead marketing strategy through Meta Business Suite, create visual content for social media, and produce promotional music videos
- Produce the company’s podcast Set to Fire, managing scheduling, recording, and post-production
- Maintain and optimize the e-commerce site while ensuring consistent quality and brand presentation across all products