TEACHING ARTIST | ERIC BAUMHEIER (he/him)

Eric Baumheier is a percussionist who has called the Roaring Fork Valley his home for the past 20 years. His musical focus mostly involves the study of African and Afro-Caribbean drumming and marimbas, as well as music of the African diaspora in general. And while he is a drummer at heart, he appreciates all types of music! Studying with a variety of teachers from Africa, Cuba, and the United States has helped him develop an awareness of and appreciation for the importance that music plays in the evolution of culture and community. Eric enjoys bringing the joy he has found in music to young people, and he has worked as a Middle School teacher and director of various youth marimba groups.