Neil Walowitz-Drums and Percussion

Neil Walowitz is a music teacher in the East Meadow School District (NY). There, he directs the Music Technology (Production and Theory) program in a state-of-the-art Mac Computer Lab as well as the school’s Steel Drum, Percussion and Jazz Ensemble. He received degrees in music education and jazz/commercial music from Hofstra University and Five Towns College, respectively.

As a freelance drummer, he has worked with such groups as: the Alumni Jazz Orchestra, the Nassau Pops, Who Cares, Coolie Ranx, Bright Sized Life and Tragic Kingdom (a No Doubt Tribute Band). In 1999, Neil received the Best Drummer award from the Long Island Voice publication. Neil lives in Long Island NY with his wife and three children.