About Christian

           Based out of Orlando, Florida, Christian Snedeker is a Professional Percussionist, Drummer, Producer, Recording Artist, and Music Educator. Christian’s experience and training is very diverse, including orchestral percussion, drumset, chamber music, and world music. He has quickly established himself in the Florida music scene and is a regular at notable venues across Orlando & Central Florida. Christian grew up in Bonita Springs, Florida, and fell in love with music at an early age. Having a musical family put him in the creative environment quickly, and he started taking private lessons at age 9.

He started playing publicly and professionally very early on, and in high school was chosen to be a drummer in the Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra, run by jazz luminaries Dan Miller (Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, Woody Herman Big Band) and Lew Delgatto (SNL, Frank Sinatra, Rolling Stones). Christian also saw great success in youth solo competitions, winning scholarships from 2016-2019 from the Music Foundation of Greater Naples. In 2023, he was selected as a Yamaha Young Performing Artist and the winner of the Jazz/Contemporary Drumset category, a prestigious national award recognizing some of the best up and coming musicians in the country. 

 Christian earned his degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Central Florida in 2024. While at UCF, he won 6 out of 8 Principal Percussion Auditions; won the School of Performing Arts Performance Excellence award his freshman year and was a finalist his sophomore year; won the Director's Award and performed with nearly every ensemble on campus, from Symphony Orchestras, to Jazz Combos, to World Music Groups. While at UCF, Christian studied with Dr. Thad Anderson, Kirk Gay, & Jeff Moore, and received additional Jazz Instruction from Clarence Penn, Jason Marsalis, and Richard Drexler. Christian is also grateful to have studied with Lori Lyons, Jim Dallas, John Evans, Dan Miller, Joe McCarthy, and Brian Jordan.  A dynamic and diverse player, Christian maintains a busy performing schedule across the United States, split between many facets of the industry including Theme Park, Musical Theater, Jazz/R&B, Pop, Orchestral, and Opera.  

Christian is a full-time Drum Captain for The Untrainable Dragon show at Universal Epic Universe and performs in various other shows at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, as well as being active as a freelancer with jazz and pop artists, and with his group, Narrative. As a musical theater musician, he has played drums and percussion for companies such as New Generation Theatrical, The Renaissance Theater Company, Encore! Performing Arts, and The Dr. Phillips Center. Christian has appeared with professional orchestras across the Southeast United States, including the Bach Festival Orchestra, The Brevard Symphony Orchestra, the Nu-Deco Ensemble, and touring Opera Companies. Christian is honored to have shared the stage with notable artists of all sides of the industry, some including Joey Fatone of *NSYNC, Grace Kelly, Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, Constantine Maroulis, Chuck Findley, and Jodi Benson.

 Christian is active in education as well -- having given clinics, taught private lessons, and taught in both the public and private school system. From 2024-2026, Christian served as a Producer for Encore! Performing Arts' Youth Programs - helping launch their Youth Big Band Program, bringing internationally-renown guest artists to perform with them. No matter where he is, Christian is dedicated to bringing the highest level of professionalism and passion to the music, and for creating high quality opportunities for his fellow musicians/artists. Christian is a huge beach lover and loves living an active life. His other interests include sports, surfing and all water sports, and spending time with his friends and loved ones (including his dogs!). Christian is married to vocalist, actress, and voice-over artist Alexis DeLaRosa.