Born: October 26, 1956 Primary Instrument: Vibraphone
Born in Switzerland, Marc studied classical percussion at the Geneva Conservatory and later moved to the United States to study vibraphone and percussion at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Upon moving to New York City, where he currently resides, Marc founded the group Shadowlines, which included such prestigious musicians as Dave Kikoski, Ray Anderson, Dave Douglas, drummer Mike Clark and bassist Paul Jackson. Marc has performed and recorded extensively in the United States, South America and Europe with his sextet Shadowlines, the avant-rock group Dr. Nerve, Brand X, Gongzilla, and Tunnels. In addition to teaching percussion, improvisation and electronic music in New York and Europe, Marc is the founder of Buckyball Music, which dedicates itself to the publishing & recording of creative and innovative music.
”...a modern visionary and high-achiever whether performing on vibes or as a composer-leader.” --Glenn Astarita, AllAboutJazz.com
”Wagnon avoids the usual fusion cliches while staking out some adventurous new territory.It’s a heady mix that communicates with power and passion.” --Bill Mikowski Jazztimes
”Wagnons' style is refreshingly new, innovative to the point of pure brilliance.” --Savon Edwards jazzreview.com
”You can spend hours studying Wagnon's intricate patterns.” --Francois Couture, All Music Guide
”Playing with a wide range of interests and textures, Wagnon is the new progressive darling to watch now that he's calling his own shots.† Right in that progressive/jazz/rock pocket, you know who you are if you're a fan of this, and if you are, you will be a fan of this. Right on the money throughout.” --Chris Spector Midwest Record Recap
Tunnels with Percy Jones Ozone 1993 / Buckyball Records 1999
Painted Rock Buckyball Records 1999
Progressivity Buckyball Records 2002
The Art of living Dangerously, Live Buckyball Records 2004
Natural Selection Buckyball Records 2006
Solo Projects:
Marc Wagnon Earth id a Cruel Master (Buckyball Records) 2010
Marc Wagnon An Afterthought (Buckyball Rec.) 1999
Marc Wagnon Shadowlines LP (Sun Jump) 1988 re-released CD
(Buckyball
Rec.) 1999
With Brand X:
Manifest Destiny CD (Pony Canyon) 1997
With Sarah Pillow:
Remixes (Buckyball Records) 2003
Nuove Musiche (Buckyball Rec.) 2000
Paper Cuts CD (Buckyball Rec.) 1997
Mike Clark & Paul Jackson
Clark-Jackson-Wagnon
Conjunction (Buckyball Rec.) 2001
With Doctor Nerve:
Out to Bomb Fresh Kings,LP (Cuneiform) 1984
Armed Observation LP (Cuneiform) 1987
Did Sprinting Die CD (Cuneiform) 1988
Beta 14 Ok CD (Cuneiform) 1990
Skin CD (Cuneiform) 1995
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Primary Instrument:
Vibraphone
Location:
New York, NY
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
Greenwich Music School 1988 to 1992
Lighthouse Music School NYC 1990 to present
EJMA Lausanne Switzerland (visiting teacher)
Private lessons
Hours to be discussed
60 minute lesson $55
Clinic/Workshop Information:
Marc Wagnon Drum Ensemble Method
This new method is design for teachers and music therapists. It aim to give a
experience of group music making, using real music styles from all over the
world.
There are several facets to this progam, they are designed to cater to the
various needs of educators are laid out in three basic element.
1. a book that laids out the technique used.
2. a workshop for educators on how to use the method.
3. a direct intensive workshop, along with a performance with students that
have been learning the method from instructors.
Marc Wagnon is the author
of the book, that is targeted to music teachers who want to teach percussion
in an ensemble setting. This first book is for beginner students, and it outline
my method of teaching which involves learning by rote using syllables for
each stroke and rhythm. This allows the student to play together complex
polyrhythms without the need to understand and learn western style notation.
Based on the method devised by Marc, there are severl ways classes
workshops and Master Classes can be arranged:
• A weekly class of one and a half hour for ten weeks which will cover
the content of the book
• A master class of four hours to teach instructors on how to use the
book, with hands on experience
• A three day workshop for student that have gone thru the book with
their instructor. In order to take it to the next level and conclude with a short
public performance.
I will furnish the basic instruments needs, but it is helpfull if the institution
has access to at least a drum set, or other percussion instruments. Every case
will be dealt with accordingly.
