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"The Heartbeat of Southern Maryland"

Our Mission:

Propelling the Art

At SoMar Drummers, our mission is to provide accessible and engaging drumming experiences for everyone. We are committed to fostering a community where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to learn, create, and share in the joy of drumming. Through our programs and events, we strive to inspire creativity, build connections, and promote the cultural and artistic value of the percussive arts.

Team Members

Sheila Klotz

CEO / Founder

Director of Percussion Education 

Sheila  handpicks and assigns Artist's curriculum  for each event to provide the next-generation drummers a powerful launchpad.

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At MADC, she achieves a monumental feat: taking drummers on a deep dive into history, genres, and performance techniques, composing the custom grooves for each group and insiprigin group collaboration for the final performance -  in just 4 days. 

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Matt Garstka

Director Artist Relations

Artist / Educator

Regarded as one of the finest drummers on the global stage today, Matt delivers a hands on, masterclass approach to shaping next-generation talent.

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His methodology bridges technical fundamentals with stylistic versatility across all musical genres.

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2020-2026

MADC 2027 Artists TBA

  • Greyson Nekrutman  2022, 2023

  • Teddy Campbell  2025

  • Robert Boyd   2024, 2025

  • Penny Larson  2021 

  • Sherrie Maricle  2021, 2022

  • Maurice Fears, Jr. 2022

  • Chris Dent  2021​

  • Austin Burcham 2026

  • Alex Cohen  2021 - 2026

  • Zack Greybeal 2026

  • Thomas Pridgen​  2024

  • Jamal Moore 2024

  • Dana Hawkins   2025

  • John Sison  2022

  • Andrew Ferguson  2024

  • Keith Smith   2020-2025 

  • Queen Drums   2024

  • David Stanoch  2023

  • Jaren Hodge 2026Jar

  • Willie Howell, 2023, 2024, 2025

  • Pedro Albuerne  2022

  • "Machito"    2022

  • Alton Clark  2020, 2021, 2022  

  • Sean Kirkpatrick  2020

  • Somadhi   2021

  • Aaron Bertoglio   2022, 2023 

  • Juan "Carlito" Mendoza   2021

  • Justin Scott 2026

  • Monet Davis 

Artists & Educators

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The unique SoMarDrummers logo prioritizes the location and comprehensive product we offer to students of all ages. The "S" stands for Southern Maryland and the "D'" represents half a cymbal and part of a sound wave.

 

This combination represents the diversity of our instruction - across the entire percussion instrument spectrum. We not only serve percussionists & drummers in Southern Maryland, we also bring national talent to the area as a way to invigorate young drummer's creativity while demonstrating the endless possibilities in the art of music.

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SoMar Drummers is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Incorporation, propelling the percussive arts into the next generation. Throughout the year, we host FREE Master Classes, Workshops, Clinics, Mini-Camps and Sessions across the entire percussion spectrum.
 
Charges for certain events like the Winter Beginner Drum Clinics and the annual, summer Mid Atlantic Drum Camp help defer the costs of facility rental and artists compensation. The organization's mission is to inspire creativity and build connections by offering accessible drumming experiences for all ages and skill levels. 

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