Percussion
Originally from Houston, Texas, Jonathan Wisner joined the Seattle Symphony's percussion section in the 2023/2024 season. Prior to this, he had the privilege of performing with orchestras around the world, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, London Symphony, Houston Symphony and Santa Barbara Symphony as well as holding the principal timpani position with the Amarillo Symphony and Orchestra Now. Wisner has worked with conductors such as Gustavo Dudamel and Simon Rattle, played under the baton of John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl and as a chamber musician and avid performer of new music, appeared in many of the LA Phil's Green Umbrella series concerts, working closely with composers such as Steve Reich and John Adams.
During his summers, he spent time as a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center, Music Academy of the West, Round Top Festival and Aspen Music Festival.
Wisner holds his Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Professional Studies Certificate from the Colburn Conservatory. His primary teachers included Joseph Pereira, James Babor and Matt Howard of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
