Brian grew up in Columbus Ohio wanting to be a rock and roll drummer. After playing in several garage bands, he was a jazz major in college before getting into classical music. He has drummed with many of the top symphony orchestras in the country, including Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, Kansas City, San Diego, The Philly Pops, North Carolina, Virginia, and Phoenix. Brian is the principal percussionist with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and has been a member of the orchestra for 30 seasons. When not on stage there is a good chance he is on the golf course trying to break 80.