ABOUT ME
My name is Nick White, orchestral percussionist, world percussionist, instrument collector, and overall fan of percussion history. Originally from Chicago, I spent 8 years studying performance in Boston, then a year in Cleveland. I currently freelance locally here in Chicago, and with orchestras around the country.
While pursuing a career as a performer, I have become captivated by the rich history of my craft. Along the way, I have accumulated a growing collection of percussion instruments specifically used during the silent movie era. Demonstrations of these wonderful instruments have been featured on stage, radio, and local news. Recently, I have been featured as a performer of these antique sound effects with celebrated theatre organist Jay Warren, and we've performed silent films shows in 1920's movie theaters in the Chicagoland area. I also enjoy traditional early military drumming, and collect new and antique military field drums.
Feel free to contact me at nmwhite9@gmail.com should you have a question, need restoration advice, or just want to share your passion of vintage percussion instruments. I'd love to hear from you.
My name is Nick White, orchestral percussionist, world percussionist, instrument collector, and overall fan of percussion history. Originally from Chicago, I spent 8 years studying performance in Boston, then a year in Cleveland. I currently freelance locally here in Chicago, and with orchestras around the country.
While pursuing a career as a performer, I have become captivated by the rich history of my craft. Along the way, I have accumulated a growing collection of percussion instruments specifically used during the silent movie era. Demonstrations of these wonderful instruments have been featured on stage, radio, and local news. Recently, I have been featured as a performer of these antique sound effects with celebrated theatre organist Jay Warren, and we've performed silent films shows in 1920's movie theaters in the Chicagoland area. I also enjoy traditional early military drumming, and collect new and antique military field drums.
Feel free to contact me at nmwhite9@gmail.com should you have a question, need restoration advice, or just want to share your passion of vintage percussion instruments. I'd love to hear from you.