My Resume and Biography

        Natalie North is a timpanist, percussionist, drum-set player, teacher, pianist, harpsichordist, organist, conductor, and composer/arranger based in NYC. They started their musical journey at the age of 18 months, and from the age of 15, Natalie has been a freelance musician. Natalie graduated from the University of Oregon with a BM in Percussion Performance and a BA in Music Theory. They are now obtaining an MM in Percussion Studies, planning to graduate in May 2025. 

        Based in NYC, Natalie is an in-demand freelancer. Most recently, they have performed with the American Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center, played two off-Broadway shows at The Players Theatre, recorded a VEVO music video with TIMØ, and has done studio work for an up-and-coming musical. Natalie's trio, Catwalk Percussion, is an active, contemporary, all-female chamber group whose premiere concert was Off-Broadway in February 2025. Catwalk will be featured artists for the Off the Dock Chamber Music Festival in June 2025, and in July, they will present a solo concert with all new works by Violet Composers' Collective. 

        Originally from Oregon, Natalie frequently performed and toured with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Next, and Eugene Concert Choir. They were also the pit percussionist for the Elsinore Theater in Salem, and the full-time organist for an Episcopal church. Natalie was also featured on an episode of "The College Tour" viewable through Amazon Prime. Natalie's music has taken them around the world: they studied with world renowned marimbist, Keiko Abe, in Tokyo; and, they have played on two international tours. Soon to be three with the Bard East/West Ensemble in June of 2025!

        Currently, they study drum-set with Josh Samuels, chair-holder of Maybe Happy Ending. They also study conducting with Ted Sperling, music director of Floyd Collins. Previously, Natalie has studied with Javier Diaz, Jonathan Haas, James Saporito, Sean Statser, Pius Cheung, and Eriko Daimo. They are a proud member of Maestra and Local 802.