Joseph Krygier
With a specialty in the fusing of multiple styles and cultures percussionist and composer Joseph Krygier wields his background in classical, world, commercial and electronic music to forge a sound that is uniquely his own. As a composer Krygier has produced a diverse body of music for solo and chamber settings, including contemporary dance — each work defying categorization. Krygier has also served in the academic realm as a music lecturer and dance accompanist holding positions at The Ohio State University School of Music, OSU Department of Dance, Ohio Wesleyan University, BalletMet Dance Academy and Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Camp. Krygier performs regularly as a member of the Sympatico Percussion Group, Pendulum Percussion Duo and the Columbus, Ohio based new music ensemble, CODE. Additionally, he served as a member of the United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Krygier received his undergraduate degree in percussion performance from the Eastman School of Music and his Masters degree from Northwestern University. Krygier is proud to be an educational endorser for Zildjian Cymbals and the Remo Drumhead Co.