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You are ? Musician, Composer, Singer, Producer, Lover ?: Musician, Drummer

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Born in Ithaca, New York Karl has spent the majority of his life in the Syracuse, NY area. Having grown up in a musical household, it was a natural thing for Karl to take to music and drums, in particular. Both of Karl's parents attended the Ithaca College School of Music. Karl's father, Bob Sterling is a drummer, composer/arranger, and leader of several successful bands in the Central New York area for many years. His mother, Helen majored in vocal studies at Ithaca College and is also a talented pianist.

It was in 1970 when Karl was 9 years old that he first saw legendary drummer BuddyRich. At that very point he KNEW the drums were his instrument and started seriously studying and practicing. His first teacher was his father and after 4 years, at the age of 13, he started playing gigs with his dad's band. Karl also met and became friends with drummer Peter Erskine in 1972 at age 11. Peter had just graduated from high school and was on his first tour with the Stan Kenton Band. Karl and Peter have stayed in touch ever since.

Karl attended Onondaga Community College for 2 years majoring in music and studying percussion with John Barker. Karl has also studied drums with Danny D'Imperio, Joe Morello, Mike Melito, Wilby Fletcher, Mick Lewander, and Peter Erskine.

Over the years, Karl has had the good fortune to play with many wonderful musicians and bands in the Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City area's including; Ronnie Leigh, Nancy Kelly, Dino Losito, Jeff Palmer, Devin Garramone, Andy Calabrese, Rick Montalbano, Ron France, Bob DiBaudo, John Rohde, Mark Copani, Larry Arlotta, Mala Waldron, Steve Salerno, Miriam Sullivan, Classified, Eye Level, Moss, Prime Time, Seaflight, Diamond in the Rough, Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, John Puma, and many others.

Also an avid bicyclist, two summers ago Karl and his son, Nick bicycled over 1,700 miles in 14 days to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Check out the cool video of their arrival in Dallas along with trip photos below. You can also check out the trip site at: bicyclingforlife.org.

Arrival Video of Bike Ride from Syracuse, NY to Dallas, TX July, 2005

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Hartwick College Summer Festival Jazz Director Needed (Oneonta, NY)

I just got word from my friend, Rob Hunt, that Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY is still looking for a Summer Festival Jazz Director. This could be an opportunity to make some money and have some fun for two weeks this summer. Summer Festival director Dr. Diane Paige will be reviewing applications for this position, and can describe the gig.

Her email is: paiged@hartwick.edu
Her phone is: 607-431-4585

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July 13-26 Hartwick College Music Festival,… Continue

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At 10:26pm on July 31, 2008, Elizabeth said…: Thank You For Sharing It With Us!
Much Blessings Go Out To You My New Found Friend!
Loved The Video & The Effort It Took To Get There!
Keep-Up The Great JOB!

At 4:07am on July 3, 2008, Teresa Dominici said…: Hi Karl,

Fantastic talent, love the music melody , very relaxing and has a nice soft beat to it.

I also enjoyed looking at your video of the 14 days biking, amazing. I used to bike a lot few years ago with a bike group in Los Angeles, it was such a fantastic feeling.

At 1:42am on June 8, 2008, Didier EUZET said…: Hello more Karl...
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At 1:40am on June 8, 2008, Didier EUZET said…: Welcome to Melody for an Oscar page Karl...
Nice music :)= really ! Thanks for sharing.
Warmest regards for now,
Didier