My Resume and Biography

        Natalie North is a timpanist, percussionist, drum-set player, teacher, pianist, 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 recently graduated from New York University with an MM in Percussion Studies. They also hold two degrees from the University of Oregon with a BM in Percussion Performance and a BA in Music Theory. 

        Based in NYC, Natalie is an in-demand freelancer. Most recently, they went on tour to China with Bard College's East/West Ensemble, 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. Their premiere concert was Off-Broadway in February 2025, as part of a concert Catwalk curated titled, A Night of Theatrical Percussion. Catwalk recently returned from Auburn, NY as featured artists for the Off the Dock Chamber Music Festival. On July 12th, they will present a collaboration concert with 6 world premieres 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 three international tours. 

        They are a proud member of Maestra and the Local 802 union.