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Meet Parkrose’s Drumline Instructor
The Parkrose Drumline
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ing the drums at the age of three
and here I am.” Ballard hopes that
his son will one day follow in his
footsteps too since he is already
joining him in sessions.
Ballard has made Portland his
home and is rooted in the com-
munity. He studied at Warner
Pacific College and received his
master's degree in Education, is
an honored band member at sev-
eral metropolitan churches, and
helps out at his sister in-laws'
venue the infamous World Stage
Theater.
Being a member of the Drum
Corps International (headed by
Ronnie LaGrone) has been a
highlight of Ballards career. He
is optimistic that Portland will
invest in its youth when it comes
to supporting the Performing
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Arts locally. “We should be en-
couraging our young people to
engage in the arts when possi-
ble and to pursue their dreams.”
Ballard explained this is an au-
thentic way to build communi-
ty, “all my friends are products
of the Performing Arts scene
and music programs, this has
had a lifelong impact on my
life and the joy it’s brought me
is immeasurable.”