Will Strickler, a drummer and aspiring audio archivist, hails from Sterling, Virginia. Will's talent behind the drum kit led him to become an integral part of his high school's musical theatre productions, which he began playing drums for during his freshman year. He’s currently pursuing a degree in Music Production & Recording Technology at Shenandoah Conservatory, with an emphasis in Jazz Drum Set. He has performed in the pit for many Shenandoah productions such as Hair, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Tuck Everlasting. He has also played drums for the premiere of the musical Moonrise, in Shenandoah's Glaize theatre. Will also performs in the Studio Big Band, along with many other ensembles such as Jazz Combo, Clarinet Choir, Trombone Collective, and more. While his drumming continues to be a lifelong passion, Will's strong interest in audio archiving and preservation has fueled his ambition to merge his musical knowledge and technical expertise with a career dedicated to preserving musical heritage