Sean Statser
Percussion

Performer, composer, and educator Sean Statser (b. 1983) has been called "Lithe, muscular, and mesmerizing" by the New York Times. He is an active performer and has played and toured with several ensembles throughout the US, performing at many major venues including: Carnegie Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, three appearances at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (2007, 2008, 2010) (Le) Poisson Rouge, Galapagos Art Space, and the Alba Music Festival in Alba, Italy. He has played with both the American Symphony Orchestra and One World Symphony as a section percussionist, and actively collaborates with many New York City artists and ensembles including: Noisebox, Syzygy New Music, Blind Ear, and Cadillac Moon Ensemble.

Mr. Statser has recorded with several artists including percussionist Simon Boyar, Harold Farberman, John Pennington and jazz pianist Kenny Werner (No Beginning, No End -­‐ Winner of the 2010 Guggenheim Award). He has recorded four albums on which he is a featured soloist, and is currently working on his latest release, It's Mutual, which will feature new works for percussion, commissioned over the past two years. In addition, he is an established composer and was recently commissioned by the Animus Music Festival to write a piece for two percussionists and jazz ensemble, as well as being invited to write a marimba duo that was premiered at the 2010 NYU Broadway Percussion Seminar. His compositions are available for purchase through Bachovich Music Publications.

Mr. Statser received his M.M in Instrumental Performance from New York University, studying under the instruction of Jonathan Haas and Simon Boyar. He holds a B.A. in Music Performance from Fort Lewis College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and served as Student Marshal for commencement. He has taken additional lessons and master classes with artists such as Gary Burton, Stefon Harris, members of So Percussion, Naoko Takada, and Ney Rosauro. Over the past several years he has received awards and honors in both academics and music. Most notably, he was the recipient of the Yamaha/PAS/Terry Gibbs Vibraphone Scholarship.

Upon graduating in 2010, Mr. Statser joined the Adjunct Faculty at New York University. In addition, he is the General Manager of Kettles and Company and serves as Coordinator for the NYU Steinhardt Broadway Percussion Seminar/Summit.