Alex Wier

Alex Wier is an Assistant Professor of Percussion and Area Head at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Music Department. He directs the Percussion Ensemble, Steel PANthers Steel Band, and Marimba Band while teaching applied percussion, methods, history, and literature. His roles include Percussion Director and Co-Director of the Community World Music Ensemble.

• Education: DMA (Arizona State), MM (Northwestern), BM (Arizona)

Research focuses on contemporary percussion performance, live electronics integration, and community outreach. Publications appear in Percussive Notes and Rhythm! Scene, with recordings on major labels. Awards include UWM Research Grants and the PAS Armand Zildjian Scholarship.

Grants supported creative projects like electronic-acoustic collaborations. Active with professional organizations (Percussive Arts Society, College Music Society), he presents at conferences globally. Compositions emphasize live electronics and percussion ensembles, with works published by Elision Publications.