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Percussion

Brian Maloney

Principal Percussion

Brian joined WASO in 2016.

Prior to his appointment as Principal Percussionist of WASO, Brian began his percussion studies at age 11 and went on to acquire a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory under the tutelage of retired Boston Symphony Orchestra percussionist Frank Epstein, followed by a Master of Music degree from Boston University under Boston Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpanist Timothy Genis.

After the receipt of his Masters degree he began a period of study with Boston Symphony percussionist Will Hudgins, during which time he was named a finalist for the positions of Principal Percussion with WASO as well as Principal Timpani with the New World Symphony in Miami, Florida, just months apart. 

Hailed as a “virtuosic” performer by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, Brian was an active member of Boston's classical music scene for a number of years, where he played with the Boston Philharmonic and the Boston Pops Orchestra. He has also performed with orchestras around the world including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Oregon Symphony and the New World Symphony. Brian was awarded fellowships at a multitude of prestigious music festivals across America including the Aspen Music Festival, the Castleton Festival, Spoleto Festival U.S.A., and the renowned Tanglewood Music Center.

Since moving to Perth in 2016 Brian has become a prominent figure in Australian secondary and tertiary musical education, having given masterclasses at the University of Western Australia, the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, the Queensland Conservatorium, and the Australian National Academy of Music. In addition, he has held numerous tutorials for the West Australian Youth Orchestra and has been an examiner for both the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking in music. Brian is currently Chair of Percussion at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, a position he has held since 2020.

In addition to his love for percussion Brian is an avid outdoor enthusiast. Being a native of rural upstate New York allowed him to acquire a number of outdoor hobbies growing up such as camping, hiking, kayaking, and golf. Since his arrival in Australia, Brian has become an avid Ultimate Frisbee player, playing twice a week with a local club in Perth. When not playing music, Brian engages in these activities as often as possible.

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