Aidan McCarty

Aidan McCarty is a percussionist, composer, and educator currently based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As an educator, he currently serves as the Front Ensemble Director at Putnam City North High School.

As a performer, he has had the honor of being able to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in 2021 with the University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble, as well as the College Band Directors National Association National Conference in 2023 with the University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble. He has also performed multiple seasons with Drum Corps with the Cadets, and Spirit of Atlanta front ensembles.

He received his Bachelor’s in Music Performance from the University of South Carolina and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music at Oklahoma City University. His teachers include Dr. Tommy Dobbs, Dr. Scott Herring, and Dr. Bailey Seabury.