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Richard Rayner

19 from London, United Kingdom

Actor, Musician

www.richardrayner.co.uk

I am 18 years - Young Drummer of the Year 2009 - Junior Guildhall percussion prize 2009 - Jam Percussion prize 2009/2011- Category finalist percussion in YMOTY 2012. I am studying percussion at Junior Guildhall with Rob Farrer, and drums with Paul Francis. I also play Jazz with various ensembles & bands and study jazz piano with Jonathon Taylor. Drummer for FranKo. Influences - Paul Francis, Rob Farrer, Dave Weckl, Ralph Salmins, Buddy Rich, Pete Erskine, Mark Schulman, Thomas Lang. I endorse: Ford Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Aquarian Heads,Protection Racket, Baskey, Quicksticks.

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	Richard - Solo - National Drumfest
	Transmission: two drummers one ship 10 September 2011 HMS Belfast becomes a drum kit An event from the 2011 Thames Festival
	Richard Rayner - Rhythm Song on Marimba Richard Rayner - Rhythm Song on Marimba
	Friendly Bacteria Happy People
	Richard - Thomas Lang Tour - Latin track
	Young Drummer of the Year Winner 2009 This is the prepared track.

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Physical Details

Height:	175 cm / 5ft 9in	Waist:	76 cm / 30in
Weight:	64 kg / 140 lbs	Shoe size:	9.0 UK / 10.0 US / 43.0 Euro
Ethnicity:	White / Caucasian	Hair colour:	Blonde
Skin colour:	White	Hair length:	Medium
Eye colour:	Green	Hair type:	Straight
Chest:	96 cm / 38 in

Experience

2010

Felsted School : Music / Music Technology (Peter Bennett / James Lowrie), Essex, UK
Junior Guildhall : Percussion / Piano (Rob Farrer / Jonathan Taylor), London, UK

2009

Junior GuildHall : Percussion / Piano (Rob Farrer / Jonathan Taylor), London, UK

2008

Junior GuildHall : Percussion / Piano (Rob Farrer / Jonathan Taylor), London, UK

2007

Junior GuildHall : Percussion / Piano (Rob Farrer / Jonathan Taylor), London, UK

2006

Junior GuildHall : Percussion / Piano (Rob Farrer / Jonathan Taylor), London, UK

Acting

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

UK English

TV & Reality

I was on When will I be Famous on saturday night with Graham Norton, a finalist in the Young Drummer of the Year 2007, 2008 & winner in 2009, Must Be The Music 2010.

Have been on the national BBC news on 5 separate occasions, linked to my music. All occasions plus Graham Norton were live.

Category finalist percussion in YMOTY 2012

I am interested in any musician, band, acting or other opportunities that may arise.

Music

Drumming ability:	Expert	Composer ability:	Intermediate
Percussion ability:	Expert	Producer ability:	Intermediate
Keyboard ability:	Intermediate	Like to join a band:	Yes

Favourite genres

	Pop		Rock		Indie		Hip-hop
	Jazz		Classical		Country

Drummer & percussionist. Achieved grade 8 at 10.

Young Drummer of the Year finalist 2007, 2008 & winner 2009

Junior Guildhall Pecussion Prize Winner 2009

Jam Percussion 2009 & 2011 prize winner.

Category finalist percussion in YMOTY 2012

Attending Junior Guild Hall studying Percussion (principle) and Piano.

Played Albert Hall (The Proms), Fairfield Hall, Royal Festival Hall, St Martins on the square, Royal Opera House. Charter Hall & Regent Hall, as well as many other venues.
Ran a sold out clinic at music live and played on the main stage in Nov at the NEC. This year so far is busy - check my website.