Brian Slawson

Brian Slawson (born 1956) is an American percussionist, arranger and composer. He is best known for his Grammy-nominated recording, Bach On Wood.

Early life

Brian Montgomery Slawson was born on August 2, 1956, to Ronald and Mildred Slawson in Plattsburgh, New York and was raised in Brookfield, Connecticut. Soon after, he signed his first recording contract with CBS Masterworks. He is Principal Timpanist of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Professor of Percussion at Eastern Florida State College and Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, (https://www.htacademy.org) and a published author for Alfred Music Publishing and Tapspace Publications (https://www.tapspace.com).

Television and radio appearances (national)

The Tonight Show Zildjian Vic Firth Remo Rhythm Tech Alternate Mode Grover Pro Percussion

Print music (listed by publisher)

The following is a list of published works by Slawson.