John Ferrari

John Ferrari is a Lecturer in Percussion at Princeton University's Department of Music, active across classical, jazz, pop, Broadway, film, television, dance music, avant-garde, and multi-media genres. He serves as a founding member of the Naumburg Award-winning New Millennium Ensemble and performs regularly with ensembles such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Meridian Arts Ensemble.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (SUNY Stony Brook)
• Master of Music (SUNY Stony Brook)
• Bachelor of Music (William Paterson University)

His performance career spans national and international masterclasses and over dozens of recordings as percussionist, drummer, and conductor. Affiliated with institutions like William Paterson University (since 2002), Manhattan School of Music, and Elisabeth Morrow School, Ferrari bridges academic and professional music worlds.

Performance focus: Classical/jazz fusion, experimental music, and multimedia collaborations, with a strong emphasis on contemporary chamber music and avant-garde expression.

Scientific awards:

• Naumburg Award (ensemble-level recognition)