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Spencer Sher is currently a student at the School of Jazz at the New School (Class of 2024). At Deerfield High School, he was the Senior Drummer in the DHS Jazz Band. Spencer was the Music Director for both Dreams, Nightmares, and STUNTS in 2019, and Color Me STUNTS in 2018. He participated in the Warrior Marching Band as Center Snare and played Percussion in the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. Spencer has played the Drums for three DHS musicals, Mamma Mia, Crazy For You and Sister Act. In addition, Spencer has played in the Deerfield High School Symphonic Band, Monday Afternoon Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Lab Band. During his junior year, Spencer was a member of Dr. Dan Brame’s final Jazz Band at Deerfield High School. He also was the Drummer, Founder and Co-Bandleader for his 22 piece band, Got it and the Thanks. At the New School, Spencer co-founded the organization Narwhals on Broadway, which has grown to have 120 members in less than a year. He has taken private lessons with Allison Miller, Jason "JT" Thomas, Carter McLean, Jared Schonig, and Tom Hipskind. In addition, he has participated in masterclasses with Stanton Moore and Todd Sucherman. Spencer has worked at JCC Camp Chi for two summers. First, as a Radio Specialist and second as a Tech Coordinator (Songleader, Music Specialist, and Performing Arts/Media Specialist). In 2020, Spencer was awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award for Excellence in Jazz by Deerfield High School.