Hailed for his "most beautiful, long, and evenly sounding timpani rolls" by Theater Jones, Dr. Tim Feerst is a versatile percussionist and educator who brings his acclaimed performance skill to his position as Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Northern Colorado. His diverse career includes appearances with The Dallas Winds, the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra, and Voces8, and his recording credits feature a Billboard Adult Contemporary chart placement. A dedicated advocate for new music, Dr. Feerst actively commissions new works and has presented his research and clinics at numerous national conferences, including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC). He serves as Vice President of the Colorado Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas.