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Adam Ridout
Percussion Staff
Adam Ridout comes to Carolina Gold in his first year as an instructor. He is from Westfield, NC with over 17 years of experience as a percussionist as both a performer and instructor. A graduate of North Stokes High School, Adam was a member of the band program that was highly successful in both marching band and concert band. He was a member of Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps in 2012, 2013, and 2015 where he performed in the front ensemble. From 2015-2018, he was the percussion instructor for North Stokes High as well as a private teacher for percussion at Piney Grove Middle School.
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Adam is a wildlife control agent for Trutech Wildlife Service where he specializes in reptile and amphibious extractions throughout North and South Carolina. In his spare time he breeds reptiles as well as holds seminars for education programs to spread awareness for reptiles.