Ronin Ewell Rec Program

Ronin Ewell Graduate Lecture Recital March 28, 2025

7PM

HMUS101

Collinsworth School of Performing Arts Ronin Ewell, drums

Program Groove Beyond the Four: Odd Meter & Funk Rhythms in Modern Jazz Blue Rondo à la Turk Take Five

Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)

Jazz Crimes

Joshua Redman (b. 1969)

Actual Proof

Herbie Hancock (b. 1940)

This recital is presented under the direction of Professor Tyler Walton in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.M. in Instrumental Performance degree.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Ronin Ewell began drumming at fourteen and was working professionally by sixteen in Sacramento, California. In high school, he performed in the pep, jazz, and concert bands and played in the pit orchestras for The King and I and Hello, Dolly!. Between 2016 and 2023, he played for three church productions of The Singing Christmas Tree, frequented Sacramento jazz jams, and performed in churches all throughout Northern California, refining his versatility and collaborative skills.

From 2018 to 2023, he studied at Jessup University in Rocklin, CA, serving as drummer for the University Choir & Orchestra, touring, recording, and performing in multiple ensembles, including the pit for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in 2021. After graduating, he briefly served in the U.S. Army Band from 2023 to 2024. In 2025, he moved to Riverside to further his studies at California Baptist University, joining the Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and playing in the pit orchestra for Little Women that spring. He has performed with Northern and Southern California artists, played in Top 40 bands, recorded on Kyle Harris Archie’s debut jazz album, Wrong Note, Right Time, and is preparing to release his debut fusion jazz album, Resonant Dreams.

ENSEMBLE

Kyle Harris Archie Cora Glaudin Vicktor Pargas

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Saxophone / Flute Piano Electric & Double Bass

Praise be to God, whose faithfulness and grace have sustained me throughout this journey.

My growth as a musician has been shaped not only by practice and performance but by faith, discipline, and the encouragement of those around me. I am grateful for the opportunity to share this music tonight. To my family, friends, and colleagues: thank you for your steady support, patience, and belief in me through long rehearsals, demanding semesters, and moments of doubt. Your encouragement has meant more than I can fully express. I am especially thankful for the musical community at California Baptist University, whose collaboration and camaraderie have strengthened both my musicianship and character. I extend special thanks to Professor Tyler Walton for his mentorship and high standards, and to Professor St. Marseille for his leadership and lasting influence. To the faculty and staff of CBU—thank you for your guidance and dedication. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.