percussion
Dustin received his bachelor’s degree in music performance from Rhode Island College and both a master’s degree in percussion performance and a performance certificate from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Dustin has studied under Michael DeQuattro (Rhode Island College), Thom Hannum (UMass-Amherst), and Ayano Kataoka (UMass-Amherst). He has performed in settings such as the New England Intercollegiate Band and Chosen Vale Percussion Seminar, as well as performed concerti with the Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble and organist Peter Krasinski. Dustin continues to be involved with local bands, orchestras and percussion ensembles while also teaching at Belchertown Public Schools and Mount Holyoke College.