Travis Rowland

Travis resides in Phoenix, AZ where he has become a highly sought after percussion educator, performer, and clinician. 

Currently serving as Adjunct Music Faculty at Paradise Valley Community College, Travis also works with Desert Vista HS and Mountain View HS band programs. In the greater Phoenix area, Travis has worked with over 12 music programs- including 6 State Championship ensembles within the ABODA, AZMBA, and WGAZ circuits. Travis has also presented at the AZPAS and AMEA conferences as a clinician, and adjudicated for the ABODA All-State Band/Orchestra Festival. 

Travis graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance in 2020. As an active performer in the Phoenix area, Travis has had the privilege to work, tour, and record with ensembles and artists including: 

The Phoenix Symphony, BOOM! Percussion Entertainment, The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, Salt River Brass, Wheelwright, Tatiana Crespo, Harrison Fjord, Pocket Publications, and many more. 

In his free time you can find Travis spending time outdoors, reading a good book, or finding a new city to travel to. 

Adjunct Faculty- Paradise Valley Community College 

• Director of World Percussion Ensemble (2023-2025)

Guest Teacher- Villa Montessori School

• 2023-2025

Performance Specialist- Music Celebrations International 

• Produced Music Festivals at prestigious halls including: Boston Symphony Hall and Kennedy Center (2022-2023)

Music Instructor- East Valley School of Music 

• Taught 45-50 Music lessons weekly (2020-2022)

Bachelor of Music in Performance 

Arizona State University 

2020