Adam Mamula – Percussionist, Composer, and Educator
Adam Mamula is a Nashville-based percussionist, composer, and music educator with extensive experience across orchestral, jazz, rock, and contemporary music. He has performed worldwide, from major cruise lines to prestigious orchestras, and is active in the Nashville music scene as both a performer and educator.
Adam’s versatility spans from orchestral percussion to rock drumming, and he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Ben Folds, Marvin Hamlisch, Dionne Warwick, Emanuel Ax, and the Empire Brass. His work has taken him to venues across the U.S. and internationally, with performances in Prague, Australia, South America, and beyond.
News & Upcoming Performances – 2025
NASHVILLE
In March of 2025, Adam’s orchestral composition The Machine was performed by the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra, marking his first orchestral work to be publicly premiered.
BOSTON
Adam’s next performance will be with the Mystic Brass Ensemble who will be performing his composition Heroic Fantasia.
Current Roles & Projects:
- Freelance Percussionist & Composer (Nashville, TN)
- Substitute Member of the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra – Upcoming performance with the orchestra on Mahler’s 2nd Symphony in May 2025.
- Educator & Private Instructor – Offering drum set and percussion lessons to students of all levels.
Past Performance Experience:
- Bass singer with Nashville Symphony Chorus – Performed with the ensemble, including an international performance in Prague.
- Cruise ship musician with Holland America, Royal Caribbean, P&O Australia, and Celebrity Cruises, performing in jazz, pop, and show bands.
- Guest percussionist with multiple U.S. symphony orchestras, including the Wheeling Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, and Youngstown Symphony.
- Lead singer and keyboardist for Leonard Cohen Ensemble One, a tribute group honoring the late Canadian songwriter.
- Former member of The Zou (rock band), recording and touring extensively across the U.S.
Education:
- Master of Music (Percussion Performance) – Cleveland State University (2001)
- Bachelor of Music (Percussion Performance & Music Education) – Youngstown State University (1999)
Adam continues to explore new opportunities in performance, composition, and education. Whether behind a drum set, writing for orchestra, or coaching the next generation of musicians, his passion for music remains at the core of everything he does.
For inquiries about performances, collaborations, or private lessons, please use the contact link above.