Chicago-based drummer, percussionist and pianist that can provide live or recorded music for your corporate engagements, weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties and other special events! I have worked in the music industry for 10 years and have professional performance experience with:
symphonic orchestras
musical theatre pits
jobbing bands
jazz ensembles
latin groups
chamber ensembles
recording studios
I can work as a solo artist or as an accompanist, with the ability to read charts and improvise equally well. This affords me the ability to adapt and provide the most flexible musical approach to your events! I am also an experienced teacher. Please reach out anytime with questions!
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Price Range: $150/hr
Gig Length: 30 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Top tier performance and the utmost professionalism
Christian Lolo Moreno is an active percussionist and drum-set artist from Chicago, IL.
As a freelance performer, he has made guest appearances with the Chicago Philharmonic, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Northwest Indiana Symphony, Marriott Theatre, Music Theatre Works and Peacherine Ragtime Society, to only name a few. In 2022, he was invited to hold the keyboard III chair on the national broadway tour of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, having traveled to over 65 cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. From (phone number hidden)9, Christian gigged extensively across the U.S as the touring drummer for the theatrical show, Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters. He plays regularly for a number of pickup orchestras, jobbing bands, worship groups, and independent artists in the area.
As an educator, Mr. Moreno has held teaching positions with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, People’s Music School and Ravinia Festival (Sistema Ravinia), among many others. He currently maintains his own private teaching studio.
Christian received his training from the DePaul University School of Music, primarily studying with Michael Kozakis, Ian Ding, Mike Green, Bob Rummage and Al Payson.
He proudly endorses Grover Percussion and Sabian Cymbals.
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For services that run more than 2 hours and which provide food and drink to guests:
1 complimentary meal and 30 minute break is required
I am an experienced solo performer and can accompany any act as a percussionist or drummer, with or without written charts/sheet music, although music is always preferred. This includes top 40 hits, classical works, world music and improvised performing.
As a freelance artist who performs in a variety of styles, I am heavily influenced by a variety of music.
As a child, the music of the 60s' and 70s was always on the radio. The studio drummers of that era heavily influenced the way I play and hear music, including the recording work of Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Jeff Pocarro and Walfredo Reyes. As a classical percussionist, Ted Atkatz and David Skidmore were great inspirations as well.
food and beverage for any performances longer than 2 hours
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