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Darcy Macrae found his passion for music while growing-up just outside of Toronto, Canada. Darcy's ambitions in music have now led him to the greatest cities in the world - New York City.

Darcy began studying music on his first set of drums at a very young age. Being self-taught for many years Darcy eventually had the opportunity to study with some of Toronto's most well known drummers. At the age of 13 Darcy was performing in local clubs with the band "Triple Whipple", fronted by his oldest brother Derek Macrae. "Triple Whipple" performed regularly at clubs around the Greater Toronto area.

Throughout Darcy's youth, the commitment and determination to perform live was at the top of his list. In high school, Darcy was an active member of the Big Band and Jazz ensembles. In addition to a busy music and academic schedule, Darcy composed a percussion piece that competed in the Canadian National High School Music Competition and won "Most Honorary Percussionist" award.

After graduating from high school, Darcy moved to London, England to explore new music avenues. Shortly after moving, Darcy made some great music connections and started performing around the United Kingdom with other Blues artists. After living in London for one year, Darcy moved back to the Toronto area to perform with the R&B show band "Downstroke".

In 2000, Darcy began studying at Berklee College of Music when awarded a four-year scholarship. During his time at Berklee, Darcy was a member of many bands in the Boston area, performing Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Latin, Afro-Cuban and Pop. In addition to studying at Berklee, Darcy was a student with renowned drummers Kenwood Dennard, Mark Walker, Yoron Israel, Jamey Haddad, Jon Hazilla, Jim Blackley, bassist Ron Mahdi, and Saxophonists Ed Tomassi. Darcy finished his BM Degree in 2003.

Immediately graduating Berklee College in 2003, Darcy moved directly to New York City to get established in the busy music scene. Making great connections after moving, Darcy was recording on many T.V jingles and subbing on hit Broadway shows. Three years after moving to New York, Darcy was offered to go work on the National Tour of "Wicked". With enjoying performing every night on tour with "Wicked", Darcy moved back to NY in 2010 to get re-established in the Broadway community.

Darcy now keeps a busy schedule performing in local clubs and working on Broadway shows Lion King, Mamma Mia, Book of Mormon, and Wicked.


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