Fred Rawling grew up in Southern California and moved to Casper, Wyoming, in 2022 with my wife and our two sons. Music has been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember, with the guitar being my first instrument.
In the 1990s, I began playing drums as a snare drummer with the Long Beach Junior Concert Band. That experience sparked a passion for syncopated drumming and eventually led me to start my own syncopated drum corps, the Brotherhood of United Drummers, in the early 2000s.
I later became a snare drummer with the Last Generation of Syncopated Drummers, where I performed until the group retired in 2011. Those years of performing, teaching, and being part of drum corps communities gave me a lifelong appreciation for musicianship, teamwork, discipline, and the energy that comes from performing together.
Scouting has also been a major part of my life. I spent 25 years as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts in Southern California, where I had the opportunity to work with young people, families, and fellow volunteers. After moving to Wyoming, I continued my commitment to Scouting and now serve as the Thunder Basin District Executive for the Adventure West Council.
Today, I enjoy bringing together my passions for music, Scouting, leadership, and community service. Both music and Scouting have taught me the importance of teamwork, discipline, mentorship, and giving back—values that continue to shape the work I do today.