Ian Kerr, Timpani/Percussion

Ian Kerr joined the University of Oregon percussion faculty in the fall of 2021. He previously held teaching positions at Pacific University, George Fox University and Portland State University where he taught percussion, music theory and music history.
As an active orchestral musician, Ian has been Principal Timpanist of the Eugene Symphony since the 2013-14 season, serves as Principal Percussionist/Timpanist of the Oregon Mozart Players and is a frequent substitute with the Oregon Symphony performing as percussionist and Principal Timpanist. Participation in summer music festivals include Oregon Coast Music Festival, Sunriver Music Festival, Astoria Music Festival and the Oregon Bach Festival where he has served as Principal Timpanist. His orchestral experience includes collaboration with many top conductors and soloists such as Marin Alsop, Giancarlo Guerrero, Jeff Tyzik, Carlos Kalmar, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax, Andre Watts, Branford Marsalis, Inon Barnatan, Jeffery Kahane and Renee Fleming.