Cliff Hulling

Cliff Hulling is a Professor of Percussion and Composition at Biola University's Conservatory of Music, serving as Director of Winds and Percussion, Jazz Ensemble, and other ensembles. He holds an M.A. and B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, and a Doctoral Equivalency in Percussion Performance from Biola. His career spans decades of performance with renowned orchestras and musicians, including the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and collaborations with John Williams, Ray Charles, and Yo-Yo Ma. He has authored five books, including The Descent (Christian fiction) and music pedagogy texts like A Modern Approach to the Drum Set. Hulling is also a advocate for adoption and holds an Apologetics Certificate from Biola.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in Percussion Performance, California State University, Fullerton
• M.A. in Theory and Composition, California State University, Fullerton
• Doctoral Equivalency in Percussion Performance, Biola University

Research & Publications:

• Focus on percussion performance, jazz, and Christian fiction writing
• Published works include music instruction books and spiritual devotionals

Performance Credits:

• Principal percussionist with Pacific Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Ballet, and others
• Freelance work with Broadway shows like Les Misérables, Wicked, and Beauty and the Beast

Awards:

• Recognition through performance accolades and authored works