Brian Jordan, Principal Percussion
Jeanette Montgomery Evert and Herbert P. Evert Chair
Brian Jordan joined the Naples Philharmonic in 2014. He was formerly principal percussionist of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and has also performed with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Florida Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, Delaware Symphony and National Repertory Orchestra.
The New Jersey native began his orchestral studies with Alfred Jorgensen (New Jersey State Opera). He studied at Rutgers University with Chis Deviney (The Philadelphia Orchestra); Northwestern University with Jim Ross (Chicago Symphony Orchestra); and Temple University with Alan Abel (The Philadelphia Orchestra).
Brian first performed with the Naples Philharmonic at their Percussion Summit in 2013 and appeared as a soloist on the Sypert Salon Series in 2014. He has served on the faculty of Florida Gulf Coast University and is an artist endorser for Grover Pro Percussion and Zildjian cymbals. Brian and his wife, Sarah, are excited to be a part of the Naples community.
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The facts:
I’m originally from New Jersey, and I attended Rutgers, Northwestern and Temple universities. I held the same position in the Orlando Philharmonic before joining the Naples Philharmonic in 2014.
What has been your most memorable moment with the orchestra?
Playing alongside my teacher Alan Abel in 2015 when he joined us for a program with 13 percussionists.
What inspired you to become a musician?
Playing timpani in my high school all-state orchestra and other honor ensembles.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job?
Beethoven symphonies.
What’s challenging about playing your instrument?
Which one?
What have you been listening to recently?
Whatever I'm playing next.
Are there other musicians in your immediate family?
My sons are currently exploring the piano through themes by Koji Kondo.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Spend time with family, friends and fretted string instruments.