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Dr. Chad Floyd currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Campbellsville University in Kentucky. His degrees included a BME from Campbellsville University, a MM in percussion performance from Belmont University, a Masters in Educational Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University, and a DMA in percussion performance from the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Floyd has shared his interest and passion for developing new and innovative percussion ensembles with the founding of the Campbellsville University Steel Band in 2008, the Campbellsville University Chamber Percussion Group in 2007, the East Eighty Indoor Percussion Ensemble in 2006 (Co-Founder), the Lake Cumberland Drum Circle in 2004, and the Russell County High School Steel Band in 2003. Ensemble achievements include hosting internationally renowned artists and clinicians such as Andy Narell and James Campbell, performing at the Kentucky Music Educators Association, and earning the Bronze Medal in the Independent A Class at the 2006 WGI Indoor Percussion World Finals.

As a performer, Dr. Floyd has had experience in many styles of music with several different groups. He has performed multiple times with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra, Sacred Winds Ensemble, and Sacred Winds Chamber Players. He served as drummer for the award winning band, Stoik Oak (Nashville's Best Up and Coming Band and Nashville's Third Best Musical Performing Arts Group, 2001 - Nashville Scene). In addition, he has performed as percussionist alongside the Nashville Ballet and has served as drummer for the Grammy-nominated members of Sojourn Fare. As a soloist, Floyd has performed percussion recitals on college campuses in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Dr. Floyd currently serves as an active performer, clinician, guest conductor, and KMEA adjudicator. He is an active member of the Percussive Arts Society, serving as publicist for the Kentucky PAS chapter. He is also a member of the National Association for Music Education and Kentucky Music Educators Association.

Chad Floyd is proud to be an artist endorsee/clinician for Pearl Drums and Adams Musical Instruments, Evans Drumheads and Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets.