Calvin Stromwall

CALVIN STROMWALL is an active percussion educator and arranger based in the Twin Cities area and is excited to be returning to River City Rhythm this season as the Front Ensemble Coordinator. He currently serves as Front Ensemble Instructor for the Eden Prairie High School Winter Drumline, Front Ensemble Arranger of the EPHS Eagle Band, Percussion Caption Head for the Blaine High School Marching Band, and Director of Blaine’s concert percussion ensemble. Calvin is also Percussion Caption Head for RCR's Drum & Bugle Corps.

Calvin received his Bachelor’s Degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Minnesota, participating in their Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. While studying at the U, Calvin spent five years performing with MBI Indoor Percussion, serving as section leader of the front ensemble for his last two seasons. In the summer season, he marched with the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2018 and the Santa Clara Vanguard from 2019-2021, earning a bronze medal and the Fred Sanford Award for best percussion in 2019.