John Tetrault, originally from Pierz, Minnesota, began an impressive and extensive career in music at the age of four, when he began studying piano with his father.  He maintained his interest and developed his craft throughout elementary and high school, where he performed with all available ensembles as well as various theatrical and orchestral productions.  John became proficient in several instruments and received numerous awards and recognition for his instrumental talents.

 

John launched his professional performing career in 2008, when he became drummer of the popular Brainerd, Minnesota variety band, Sound Bandit.  The band toured extensively and obtained a great deal of experience in the music industry.  During this time, John also attended Central Lakes College and the University of Minnesota - Duluth, studying jazz, composition, and audio production.

 

John went on to study music at Saint Cloud State University, with interests in audio production, composition, and ethnomusicology.  While attending SCSU, he instructed a Music in World Cultures course alongside Dr. Catherine Verrilli.  He also continued to perform with several notable central Minnesota acts, including the massively successful Beatles tribute band, The Revolution 5.

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John co-wrote and performed on the critically acclaimed album Rose-Colored World, the 2018 release by Minneapolis rock band Capital Sons. 

 

John currently resides in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and holds a bachelor's degree in music from Saint Cloud State University.  In addition to performing as a solo artist, he is a member of the following organizations:

 

• The Revolution 5 (Saint Cloud, Minnesota Beatles Tribute band)

• St. Francis Percussion Ensemble (Director)

 

John also markets and promotes several other talented acts, and is a freelance audio engineer and producer.  He teaches percussion, piano, and bass guitar at St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls, Minnesota.

 

John has performed alongside notable entertainers such as Rick Derringer, Paul "Stretch" Diethelm (Jonny Lang), Tommy and Jeff Vee (The Vees), Jeff Boxell and Dick Dunkirk (The Shadows Band).

 

Performing Experience

Capital Sons • Bass/Vocals • April 2014 - September 2018

The Sweet Papa Dave Band • Drums/Vocals • June 2013 - February 2015

A Hard Day’s Night • Guitar/Vocals • November 2012 - July 2014

The Trembling Wilburys • Drums • December 2011 - January 2013

The Revolution 5 • Bass/Keyboard/Vocals • August 2010 - Present

The New Identities • Drums • August 2009 - February 2010

Many Of The Few • Drums • August 2009 - February 2010

SCSU Percussion Ensemble • August 2009 - May 2010

Cymbology • Guitar/Vocals • August 2009 - January 2011

David Riley Orchestra • Drums • June 2009 - August 2009

Blue Minor Jazz Combo • Drums • April 2009 - June 2011

SCSU Orchestra • Percussion • January 2009 - May 2009

UMD Jazz Combo • Drums • August 2008 - December 2008

UMD Jazz 2 • Drums • August 2008 - December 2008

UMD Percussion Ensemble • August 2008 - December 2008

UMD Orchestra • Percussion • August 2008 - December 2008

Sound Bandit • Drums • March 2008 - September 2009

CLC Jazz 1 • Bass/Guitar • January 2008 - May 2008, January 2009 - May 2009

CLC Orchestra • Percussion • August 2007 - December 2007

CLC Jazz 2 • Bass • August 2007 - December 2007

Heartland Symphony Orchestra • Percussion • 2006 - 2007, 2018 - Present
Healy HS Concert Band • Percussion • September 2004 - June 2007

Healy HS Jazz 1 • Guitar/Bass/Drums • September 2004 - June 2007

Healy HS Jazz 2 • Guitar/Bass/Drums • September 2004 - June 2007
Healy HS Jazz Combo • Guitar/Drums • September 2004 - June 2007

Healy HS Pep Band • Guitar/Bass/Drums •September 2004 - June 2007

Healy HS Marching Band • Percussion • September 2004 - June 2007

 

Education Experience

St. Francis Music Center • Instrumental Music Instructor • Little Falls, MN • Sept. 2013 - present

St. Cloud State University • Teaching Assistant/Acting professor (April 2014) • January 2012 - May 2014

St. Francis Music Center "URock" Instructor • Little Falls, MN • 2008 - present

Central Minnesota Music School "School of Rock" Instructor • St. Cloud, MN • 2008

 

Theatrical Productions

Freaky Friday • Drums • Little Falls, MN • May 2019

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • April 2019

Annie • Drums • Cold Spring, MN • August 2018

Cabaret • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • July 2017

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • Drums • Little Falls, MN • May 2017

James & the Giant Peach • Drums • St. Cloud, MN • February 2017

A Christmas Story • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • November - December 2016

The Rocky Horror Show • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • October - November 2016

Sister Act • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • September 2016

West Side Story • Bass • Little Falls, MN • May 2016

Grease • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • April 2016
Mr. Popper's Penguins • Bass • Collegeville, MN • February - March 2016

Mary Poppins • Bass • St. Joseph, MN • January 2016

The Rocky Horror Show • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • October - November 2015

Ragtime • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • September 2015

Tarzan • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • April 2015

The Rocky Horror Show • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • October - November 2014
Children of Eden • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • July 2014
The Rocky Horror Show • Bass • St. Cloud, MN • October - November 2013

Veranda Variety Hour • Bass/Drums • St. Cloud, MN • September 2013 - May 2014

Little Shop Of Horrors • Guitar • St. Cloud, MN • Sept. - Oct. 2012

High School Musical • Guitar • Little Falls, MN • July - August 2007

How Great Is Our God • Percussion • Little Falls, MN • 2007

Grease • Drums • Pierz, MN • Fall 2005

 

Tech Experience

Guys and Dolls • Stagehand • Rooftop Theatre Co. • St. Cloud, MN • June - July 2013

Halfway Jam • Stagehand • Royalton, MN • July 2009

 

Awards and Recognition

• Voted #2 tribute band in Central MN area (as The Revolution 5) • St. Cloud Times readers poll

• Recipient of 2007 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

• Named to Subsection II Honor Band • Healy High School • February, November 2005

• Multiple Superior ratings in Healy High School band competition