About Frontier

Who we are

Frontier Percussion is a new competitive percussion ensemble based in Jacksonville, Florida. We’ve pulled together some of North Florida’s finest instructors, who all share a similar goal: to create a space dedicated to nurturing young talent and building strong, responsible leaders. We are dedicated to creating an environment where students can thrive both individually and as a team.

Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire and develop the next generation of percussionists through exceptional training, community outreach, and performance opportunities. We focus on more than just musical excellence; we aim to instill a deep sense of personal responsibility, leadership, dedication, and how to work as a team in each of our members. It is important that we not only foster musical growth in our students, but also develop the characteristics that make outstanding people.

Our Values
Respect: We cultivate a culture of mutual respect and understanding, where every member’s voice is heard and valued.
Commitment: We are dedicated to excellence and growth, both musically and personally, and we expect the same level of dedication from our members.
Responsibility: Doing your part is crucial in a team environment. Whether it’s preparing for auditions or stepping of in the arena, we promote the discipline of “being ready”.
Growth: We strive as an organization to never hinder the desire for individual growth. Hands on education gives us the opportunity to push the envelope for our students and challenge them to reach greater heights.

OUR STAFF

Jordan Leporati
Founder / Director
Joe Cristodero
Ensemble Coordinator
Termarcus Mixon
Ensemble Coordinator
Neil Murray
Logistics Coordinator
Mike Vickery
Snare Instructor
Marshall Jadwin
Snare/Tenor Tech
Gunnar Carlson
Tenor Instructor
Christian Taylor
Tenor Tech
Harrison McGinn
Bass Instructor
Tyler Garrett
Front Ensemble Instructor
Jewely Torres
Front Ensemble Tech
Cadence Miller
Front Ensemble Tech
Abby Rush
Visual Instructor
Aisa Payan
Visual Tech
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