Kevin Bowers is a drummer, songwriter, composer and music instructor from St. Louis, Missouri. He began playing the drums at the age of five, and by his teenage years, he had already begun playing professionally. 

Kevin has worked as a drummer in recording studios and performed all over the world since attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. He has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, released three solo albums, collaborated with other artists on numerous albums and singles, and composed the soundtrack for St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) for three years in a row. In addition, Kevin was the drummer and music director of the Chuck Berry Tribute at the LouFest Music Festival in St. Louis, which included Huey Lewis, and members of The Roots and Dave Matthews Band. He recently recorded with the Pernikoff Brothers at the renowned Abbey Road Studios in London, followed by performances in Paris.

Kevin is excited to participate in the GEMS Program this year. He is eager to meet and learn from master composers who specialize in film composition, string arranging, and orchestral work-