Percussionist, educator, and entrepreneur Charles Z. Kalajian, B.M. & M.M., University of Rhode Island, uses his wide-ranging talents to adapt comfortably to a variety of environments. As an educator and performing artist, Charles serves as the District Band Director for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and is on the faculty at both Rhode Island College and Roger Williams University. He has had the opportunity to study and perform at some of the most reputable venues across the Northeast, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, Seiji Ozawa Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, Koussevitzky Music Shed in Lenox, Massachusetts, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI, Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center in Oak Bluffs, MA, The George Kent Performance Hall in Westerly, RI, Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, the Providence Performing Arts Center, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Charles has studied with several influential mentors in music education, including Prof. David Martins (Boston University), Tim Genis (Principal Timpanist, Boston Symphony Orchestra), and Craig McNutt (Principal Timpanist, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra).