Musician
“I love to create things! Whether I am pastoring, playing music, writing, or creating content, I find joy in witnessing something birthed from nothing.”
Sammy is a professional, full-time percussionist, drum set performer, and marching arts specialist with over 25 years of experience in the Themed Entertainment Industry, Corporate and Convention Events, and Christian live music. Career highlights include:
2018 TEA Thea Award recipient as Associate Show Director/Creative Entertainment for Pandora - The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World.
International live TV performances on Univision’s Despierta America, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Performed with Aline Barros (8X Latin Grammy Award-winning Singer and Songwriter), Blest (Latin Grammy & Dove Award-nominated band), Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), and Sisaundra Lewis (Season 6 of The Voice).
Performance with Emmy Award-winners Julianne and Derek Hough on Disney’s ABC Magical Holiday Celebration.
Walt Disney World Performer with The Eco-Rhythmics, The JAMMitors, Pandora Drum Circle, Discovery Island Drummers, Tapestry of Nations, Tapestry of Dreams, Princess Elena of Avalor’s Royal Welcome, and Jungle Book: Alive with Magic.
Original band member of Intersectus.
Sammy has taught and written for various marching ensembles in both Florida and Indiana, including:
2001 WGI Scholastic A Bronze Medalist University HS (Orlando, FL)
2007 WGI Scholastic Open Finalist Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis, IN)
2008 BOA Grand National Finalist Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis, IN)
Sammy marched with the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, and the University of Central Florida Marching Knights.
