Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, we were thrilled and delighted to present Acousti-dapted, an evening focusing on the specific aesthetic and creativity involved in adapting an acoustic instrument with electronics and effects. Julie Licata played a processed vibraphone, Troy Kunkler played an effected drumset (a la Joe Tomino) and Chris Weldon played two effected ancient instruments, a Turkish cimbalom and a harp.
About the artist:
Troy began playing percussion in middle school band. He went on to study music at Ohio University, where he studied classical percussion with Roger Braun and Joseph VanHassel and drum set with Guy Remonko. In college, Troy participated in as many ensembles as possible and was known for borrowing large stacks of scores from the library to read through. Since college, Troy has played, toured, and recorded with a variety of bands and ensembles on drum set, bass, and vibraphone. Some past projects include: Radarhill, Mosses, and a rock opera written by local composer Nick Weckman about worms taking over the planet entitled “Worms Rise Up”. Currently, Troy plays drums with October Ember, The Francis Bacon Band, guitarist Mike Sopko, bass with Marvin The Robot, and drums and vibraphone as a soloist, bandleader and freelancer. As an instructor, Troy has taught students of all ages and loves to help people find joy playing music and develop their unique sound based on their interests and influences. Outside of music, Troy enjoys being outdoors, running, tennis, card games, and movies.
On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, we were thrilled and delighted to present Acousti-dapted, an evening focusing on the specific aesthetic and creativity involved in adapting an acoustic instrument with electronics and effects. Julie Licata played a processed vibraphone, Troy Kunkler played an effected drumset (a la Joe Tomino) and Chris Weldon played two effected ancient instruments, a Turkish cimbalom and a harp.
About the artist:
Troy began playing percussion in middle school band. He went on to study music at Ohio University, where he studied classical percussion with Roger Braun and Joseph VanHassel and drum set with Guy Remonko. In college, Troy participated in as many ensembles as possible and was known for borrowing large stacks of scores from the library to read through. Since college, Troy has played, toured, and recorded with a variety of bands and ensembles on drum set, bass, and vibraphone. Some past projects include: Radarhill, Mosses, and a rock opera written by local composer Nick Weckman about worms taking over the planet entitled “Worms Rise Up”. Currently, Troy plays drums with October Ember, The Francis Bacon Band, guitarist Mike Sopko, bass with Marvin The Robot, and drums and vibraphone as a soloist, bandleader and freelancer. As an instructor, Troy has taught students of all ages and loves to help people find joy playing music and develop their unique sound based on their interests and influences. Outside of music, Troy enjoys being outdoors, running, tennis, card games, and movies.
