2008 Snap & Parting Shots

Photo: QUENTIN ROUX

Immersed in his own rhythmic world, Marco Island drummer T.J. Vollmar, 20, practices by playing along to one of his favorite bands through his headset. A member of a local band called Stench of Redemption, Vollmar says he practices for an hour, four or five times a week to build his stamina, speed and timing. His band plays "death metal" music, but he says he also enjoys other genres such as blues, jazz and classic rock, particularly music by Lynrd Skynrd.