Jay Wanamaker is a music industry veteran who has been a composer, educator, and industry executive. He has authored over 50 publications including educational articles, music textbooks, method books, educational videos and DVDs. Jay has instructed numerous marching bands for events including the 1984 Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Pan Am Games, Special Olympics, Super Bowl XXIII, Liberty Weekend, and the McDonald's All-American High School Band.

Jay served on the prestigious music faculty of the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music where he conducted the USC Percussion Ensemble & USC Trojan Marching Band Drumline. Additionally, he was a music editor for the Alfred Publishing Company. His Final Rudimental Solo from Alfred's Drum Method Book II was featured in the hit movie, Drumline.

Jay’s experience includes executive positions at: Yamaha, Guitar Center, Fender, and Roland Corporation. Currently, he is Executive Vice President of Global Sales for Roland Corporation.

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Additionally, he served on the Percussive Arts Society Board of Directors, and was the chairman for both the PAS International Drum Rudiment Committee and the Marching Percussion Committee.

Jay holds a Master of Management Degree from Aquinas College in Michigan, Master of Music Degree from the University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam.