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(7.08) OffWorld releases the INVADER, our first pad incorperating a fused polyurethane playing surface with the Rim element.

(8.08) Dave’Äôs Pro Drums in Oregon City Or.

becomes the first official distributor of OffWorld Percussion products, worldwide. Visit their website for more information.

(Micah Brusse was born and raised in Springfield, Oregon. He was drumming by age ten, and began private instruction with NW marching percussion specialist Alan Keown soon thereafter.

He continued studies throughout high school, winning numerous awards throughout state level solo competitions. He entered the University of Oregon in 1993, focusing on classical percussion techniques under the eminent Charles Dowd. Micah became a vital member of the Oregon Drumline (OMB) directed by Keown, performing for 5 consecutive years within the organization.

Brusse was a member of the ’Äò95 Concord Blue Devils snare line under the tutelage of Scott Johnson. He returned in ’Äò97 to "age-out" in the world champion corps, participating in the DCI I&E competition with an original composition on rudimental snare, garnering a third place overall finish.

Micah was tapped to became full-time director/arranger for the Oregon Drumline in 1998, a position which he continues to foster a level of excellence he helped attain by the ensemble as a performer.From 1999 to 2001 he served as the snare tech to the Blue Knights of Denver, CO. directed by the incomparable Ralph Hardimon.

He returned to the Blue Devils organization in the same capacity, serving from 2002 to 2005.

Brusse is Yamaha artist and a Vic Firth endorser. He serves as a expert adjudicator for the NW marching band circuit and teaches privately. As an authority in the marching percussion field, he is regularly sought after as an arranger/instructor, building several sucsessful HS programs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Micah Lives in Oregon City with his wife Suzie and their son Issac.)