March 2018 - present
Bs, computer science
UNIV. OF akron (1987)
Yep, in my first classes I used physical card readers to run my programs. I still write for mainframes but am learning new tricks.

Quick Facts

Performance Experience

men of independence chorus (and quartets)
barbershop singer
  • Section leader, "human pitch pipe," and various offices in a Barbershop Harmony Society chapter in the Cleveland area. 
  • Occasionally sang in quartets (Tonic Boom, High Five, Achordance, Good 2 Go, Singing Valentines, etc.)

Keyboard

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About Me

MBA, entrepreneurship
baldwin wallace UNIV. (2013)
Clearly did not come with lessons on how to use GoDaddy website templates.
February 1982 - present

Education

Musical Instruments

MUSICIAN FOR polynesian danceRS
musician (TAHITIAN LOG drum, ukulele)
  • Tahitian log drum (to'ere) accompanying dancers
  • Ukulele, singing, and other percussion as appropriate
  • Occasionally with Polynesian dancers and troupes in northern Ohio and southeast Michigan

I know two songs; one is "Blue Hawai'i" and the other isn't

October 2002 - May 2016

With a focus on Tahitian and Arab instruments and techniques

Also vocals, otamatone, and random percussive noisemakers

​​and I’m an eclectic musician based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Percussion

I believe in the power of music. And squirrels. But mostly music.
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It's long since time for me to develop this website into something functional. Most of this will focus on my outside musical exploits, but I like this template so here it is.

Soon this site will actually do things and stuff, but I want to make sure the page is up and mildly functional. This page is under development and elements will change.

Steve Popernack

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Ukulele

May 2012 - present
BLUECOATS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
percussionist, volunteer
  • Performed in front ensemble (mallet percussion) as performing member, and percussionist in alumni group (2014-2023.) Named "percussionist of the year" three times (1984, 1986, 1987.)
  • Active in DCI SoundSport ensemble Rhythm IN BLUE (synthesizer, percussion section leader.)
  • Numerous volunteer duties (webmaster, show MC, bingo caller, food truck worker, airport shuttle.)

Age: 57
HOMETOWN: Wilmot, Ohio
CURRENT HOME: (Cleveland) North Royalton, Ohio
DEGREE: MBA, Entrepreneurship
MASCOT: squirrel
drummer for middle eastern musicIANS and dancers
percussion (dARBUKA, riq, frame drum)
  • Drum for bellydancers regionally, sometimes collaborating with other musicians.
  • Perform infrequently at Sahara Hookah Lounge (Cincinnati) and other such places around the region