Ted Zelinski, originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA holds a B.S. in Biology from Wilkes University and studied percussion with Rosendo E. Santos Jr. at Wilkes University. He performed as a percussionist with the Stegmaier Band of Wilkes-Barre, the original Alexander Band and classical orchestras in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He has performed as a drummer with a number of bands playing jazz, funk, rock, polka and popular music. He is a member of the Heartland Brass Band and has appeared at Civil War reenactments as a drummer with Company G, 17th Missouri Infantry.