Dr. Ashley Summerlin
Dr. Ashley Summerlin (Indianapolis, IN) works for the Avon Community School Corporation in Avon, Indiana, where she serves as a band director at Avon Middle School West. Prior to Avon, Summerlin worked at Carmel Clay Schools in Carmel, Indiana, where she served as the Middle School Percussion Director, Assistant Director of the Carmel High School Percussion Ensemble, and Front Ensemble Educator for the Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds. The Carmel High School Percussion Ensemble performed at The Midwest Clinic in 2023.
In addition to her responsibilities at Avon, Summerlin is Front Ensemble Coordinator for The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and a Front Ensemble Educator for Rhythm X. The Cavaliers are the 2023 Fred Sanford High Percussion Award winners in Drum Corps International. Prior to Rhythm X and the Cavaliers, Summerlin has worked with the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, Connexus Independent, Worthington City Schools, Westerville Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and Rhythm X Winds.
Summerlin completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Percussion Performance at The Ohio State University where she studied under Dr. Susan Powell and Mr. Joseph Krygier. Her doctoral research centered around creating a repertoire guide of four-mallet keyboard solo literature from the beginning player through high school graduation.
Summerlin lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Lane, and son, Lennon. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to see concerts and sporting events.