Tom Foote is a distinguished Snare Drumming and Cymbal Artist, whose passion for drumming began at the tender age of eight under the guidance of his grandfather, Joseph Bevington. With a solid foundation in WWI-style pipe band drumming, Tom further developed his skills through classical training at schools in Hamburg, NY, and private lessons with Steven Henry, earning accolades in All-County and All-State bands. His expertise was refined under the mentorship of renowned instructors like Jack Strickland and Jimmy Agnew, propelling him to Professional Level status and earning him recognition as the PPBSO Champion Supreme across all grade levels. Tom's band career includes notable experiences with "The Clan McFarlane" and the esteemed 78th Fraser's, where he contributed his talents to a pivotal era in the band's history.

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Tom has always been a metal artist; even as a child, he loved to disassemble electronic items and sometimes reassemble them.  Now he works with repurposed bronze and steel, and he wants to show his art to the world.

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Recently, redidcated himself to learning.  He will be finishing a BS in Individual Studies with minors in Design, Digital Music Production, and Sculpture.  He plans on continuing on to a Masters degree in the Fall of 2026

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As many of you know, I have been on a wonderful creative and educational journey for the last 4-6 years, developing my skills as a bronze metal worker and cymbalsmith. In addition to this, I have been quietly making various sound items and recording them for arrangers and media artists to use. I’ve been doing this out of my home studio in Java Center, NY. 

 

At the beginning of 2026, I will be moving my operations to a studio space in Buffalo, NY. It’s time for my home to be home, not a shop. (This makes my very talented sister happy as she’s sick of picking metal pieces out of her feet 👣)

 

The name of the studio will be BUFFALO DRUM COOPERATIVE. The space will be made available (for a small fee) for other artists to learn and investigate their particular artistic direction related to drums and percussion. There will be many different facets to the cooperative that I will present in the near future. 

 

It’s going to be a fun and safe place for creative activities, including but not limited to mini concerts and masterclasses. 

 

One of the reasons I’m pursuing this is that since my friend Paul closed his storefront, Buffalo Drum Outlet, there has been a drum store vacuum here in Buffalo. Paul continues to sell out of his home, which is awesome. 👏 

 

Stay tuned for more information coming in the next months. 

 

If you have an interest in this concept and want to be part of it, please feel free to contact me to discuss how you could be involved. 

Please consider donating to help reduce startup costs.  https://gofund.me/0f1b3ff86

 

I intend to sell my wares as well as take on some appropriate consignment items. 

 

There will be a private teaching space for rent also. 

 

STAY TUNED…Stuff is happening fast. 

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