Praised by the South Florida Classical Review for her “dazzling” and “incisive” performance, Dr. Karlyn Viña is a dynamic and creative percussionist based in Virginia. Dr. Viña is proud to serve as assistant professor of percussion at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, and as a member of the percussion faculty at Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, during the summers.

Karlyn maintains a busy schedule as an orchestral, chamber, and solo percussionist, and has a particular interest in contemporary music and works that incorporate theatrical elements. Performance highlights include several seasons with Palm Beach Symphony and Florida Grand Opera, as well as performances with Madera Viva, a bassoon and percussion duo with Dr. Carlos Felipe Viña.

In addition to her teaching and performing, Karlyn is proud to serve on the Percussive Arts Society’s Board of Advisors and New Music/Research Committee. From 2018 to 2022, she served as a host, co-host, and producer of the @Percussion Podcast. Karlyn earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in percussion performance from the University of Miami as a fellow of the Henry Mancini Institute. Her dissertation focuses on the performance of works for theatrical percussion by Globokar, Kagel, and Smith. She also holds degrees in percussion performance and music education from The Boston Conservatory and the University of Maryland. Karlyn is proud to endorse Grover Pro Percussion, Marimba One, and Zildjian cymbals.