Projects

2010-Present: Session Drummer/Percussionist

Yentl Doggen is a talented musician with an impressive portfolio. He is proficient in various musical instruments, but he has primarily worked as a session drummer and percussionist in both Belgium and Australia. Yentl has experience with a wide range of musical genres, including rock, pop, cover bands, wind and concert bands, operas, musicals, jazz, big bands, symphonic orchestras, and chamber music. He is comfortable working with clicktracks and programs like Sibelius and Ableton, both live and in the studio. In addition to his musical skills, Yentl has experience in marketing and promotion, event management, customer relations, communication, audience engagement, backstage operations, and problem-solving.

2020-2023: Yentl As Anything/Artist in Residence

During his travels, Yentl found his way to King Island in Australia. Due to the pandemic, he became the Artist in Residence for Parenna Studio on the island. While there, he collaborated with various musicians, recorded music, and assisted in the studio and on communal events. Yentl also taught music classes, focusing on ensemble and instrumental playing, in partnership with the local school. Additionally, Yentl was part of his overseas music project called “Yentl As Anything”. The project featured Tommy Blake on bass, Jess Boyes on vocals, Daniel Bear on drums, and Wade Roskam as the studio engineer and coach.

2015-2018: Drums & Percussion 

Live After Tomorrow was the final project for Yentl’s master’s degree. Together with Lucas, he combined their classical education with a passion for live spectacle. Using a marimba, a vibraphone, a drum set, different sample pads and keyboards, they brought their electronic music compositions to life. Moreover, Yentl wrote a synchronised light show for each live performance. Although they mainly played as a duo, in March 2017, they premiered Made in Belgium at Luca School Of Arts – a one-hour electronic composition and live spectacle for light show and percussion ensemble. Live After Tomorrow has headlined a few shows over the years, did a live session for Radio Benelux, and served as a memorable graduation performance.

2010-2018: Drums & Percussion 

Live ART trio started in 2010 as the Young Jazz Trio. Having Laurens playing the vibraphone, Yentl hitting the drums and Lucas making melodies on the piano, they made it to national television within the first year of playing. After several fantastic years with Laurens, Jeroen came in to play the Saxephone and the Young Jazz Trio was rebranded to the Live ART trio, pointing out the diversity and virtuosity of the members. In addition to receptions, concerts, exhibitions, parties, prom nights, graduation parties, theatrical performances and final exams all around Belgium, the trio played again on national television in 2016. In 2018, after playing more than 60 concerts with the Live ART trio, the members decided to focus on other projects and to split ways.

2010-2018: Musical Director 

2002-2010: Drums & Percussion 

Yentl Doggen joined the Drum- & Percussionband Paal in 2002 and played a substantial role in creating the band’s unique character. Later, in 2010, Yentl accepted the role of Musical Director, showing unparalleled performance coordination and musical arrangement. Yentl’s compositions became the heartbeat of the ensemble, with the Percussionband exclusively performing his original arrangements. Under Yentl’s guidance, Drum- & Percussionband Paal achieved noteworthy milestones, earning Summa Cum Laude at the Vlamo Percussion Contest in 2012 and Magna Cum Laude in 2014. The same year, the band received several invitations to perform all over Belgium and even internationally. Drum- & Percussionband Paal concluded its fantastic journey with a memorable performance in December 2018, just before Yentl set off on new adventures.

2016-2018: Musical Director

The Meerhout Percussion Orchestra is a highly regarded percussion ensemble based in Meerhout, Belgium. With a mix of professional and amateur percussionists, the orchestra has gained a reputation for excellence. Yentl Doggen was the conductor and artistic leader of the orchestra until 2018. In 2019 when Yentl started to travel to world, his brother Siebe Doggen took over. The orchestra’s repertoire includes a wide range of musical styles, and they are always looking for new and innovative ways to push the boundaries of percussion music.