Carl Rendek
Principal Timpani

Carl Rendek (percussion) attended the Manhattan School of Music in New York City where he was a scholarship student of Walter Rosenberger and Morris Lang of the New York Philharmonic. He was also a scholarship student of Charles Owen at the Aspen Music Festival. Mr. Rendek studied jazz vibraphone with David Friedman.  He is a former member of the Florida Symphony Orchestra (1975-1993), and is a current member of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.  Mr. Rendek serves in a dual capacity with the Orlando Philharmonic. He serves as Principal Timpani with the orchestra in addition to serving on the Philharmonic staff as Production Manager.  He is also the Production Manager for the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO). Mr. Rendek is a professional freelance musician in the Central Florida area and has appeared with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Palm Beach Pops and Brevard Symphony Orchestra.  He was also Vic Damone’s percussionist on his tour of the southeastern United States. Mr. Rendek performs regularly as a member of the marimba ensemble, Woodworks.

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