Rodney
Rodney Clark is a multi-talented performer, improviser, and percussionist based in New York. His passion for music is deeply intertwined with his desire to inspire and unite people from diverse backgrounds. Currently a junior at Bard College/Conservatory, Rodney is pursuing a double degree in politics and music performance for percussion.
Under the mentorship of esteemed musicians such as Sò Percussion members Jason Treuting and Eric Cha-Beach, as well as Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Principal Timpanist Jason Haaheim, Rodney is honing his skills as a percussionist. His dedication to music has led him to participate in various prestigious summer festivals, including the NYU Sandbox Virtual Percussion Seminar, Eastman School of Music Classical Studies Program, BUTI, SoSI, and the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra.
Beyond his musical pursuits, Rodney is currently immersed in the Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program (BGIA) in New York City. Here, he balances his studies in international relations with an internship at the Foreign Policy Association. As a young Black male, Rodney is deeply committed to developing awareness and informed perspectives on the Black experience. He sees music and politics as powerful avenues through which he can further this passion for social awareness and change.
