Jerod Borrego

Jerod Borrego is a Texas-based percussionist and educator with a Bachelor of Music in Music Studies (E.C. K-12) from Texas State University. He currently serves as the Assistant Band Director and Percussion Specialist at Rudder High School in Bryan, Texas.

In addition to his current role, Jerod has experience as a battery technician, having spent three years with the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders from 2019-2021. During his time there, the Ann Richard Marching Stars performed in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jerod has also taught private lessons and conducted master classes throughout the Austin area in those three years.

Jerod’s performance background includes playing with Texas State Percussion Ensembles, Texas State Concert Ensembles, Texas State Orquesta del Rio, the Bobcat Marching Band, among other groups. In 2020, Jerod performed with the Texas State Symphony Orchestra at TMEA. He continues to engage in performance opportunities, playing with local orchestras, gigging groups, and enjoying collaborations with his students whenever possible.

He looks forward to being a part of team Artifact and is very excited for what the future holds!