Drumming Associate of Scottish Arts Academy

Snare Drum, Band Drumming, Ensemble

Lessons, Workshops, Judging

 

 

Tom Foote started learning drumming from his grandfather (Joseph Bevington) at the age of eight.  He was taught by Jimmy Agnew of St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada, and at that same time learning classical percussion through his local school district.  With Jimmy's example of strict study habits and rudimental play, Tom advanced to Open grade status in short order.

Tom has received PPBSO Champion Supreme Honors through all grade levels during his individual and band career.

He played briefly with "The Clan McFarlane" (1980) and then joined the 78th Frasers (1982-1986) while Reid Maxwell was lead-tip.  After a brief hiatus Tom began to instruct local bands in Upstate New York, and now teaches many bands and individuals across North America both in person and via web-based lessons.  He has played for the Metropolitan Toronto Police Band with Drew Duthart in the early 90s, and then with Peel Regional Police Pipe Band (2001-2004) and most recently with the innovative Toronto Police Pipe Band (2005-2009) with LD Doug Stronach.  In 2010 Tom played lead tip for the Mohawk Valley Frasers based in Rome, NY.

Tom is a certified snare drumming adjudicator with EUSPBA and PPBSO and is finishing his certification in Ensemble with EUSPBA.  Tom resides at Java Lake, NY, with his wife Kim and their three children: Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachael.