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Eric Millstein is a percussionist with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and a faculty member at the DePaul University School of Music (since 2004) and the Curtis Institute of Music (since 2014). He previously served as principal percussionist and assistant principal timpanist at the Grant Park Music Festival from 2002–2019.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Tufts University
- Master of Music, Temple University
- Member, New World Symphony
- Teaching & Publications:
- Presented clinics at Percussive Arts Society International Convention (2021) and institutions like Tanglewood Music Center.
- Authored The Little Book of Orchestral Percussion (2022, Pocket Publications), a guide on orchestral percussion interpretation.
Research & Teaching Focus: Millstein emphasizes musical phrasing and interpretation in percussion, advocating for understanding the context of musical lines in performance. His work bridges practical performance with pedagogical frameworks for advanced percussion training.
Performance Background: Active with major orchestral ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Grant Park Music Festival, his career spans over two decades in professional orchestral and operatic settings.
