Along with Eric Beach, Adam Sliwinski, and Jason Treuting, percussionist Josh Quillen forms So Percussion. In addition to his work with So Percussion, Joshua R. Quillen has performed in steel drumming ensembles all over the country. He played with Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s Phase II Pan Groove in Trinidad/Tobago during Carnival in 2002.



Josh Quillen has commissioned several new works for contemporary steel drum including Roger Zahab’s “I Still Dream” and “Pan Man” by Bruce J. Taub, the second of which was premiered in New York City in May of 2004. He has participated in premieres of pieces as part of the New Music Ensemble, Daedulus, under the direction of Roger Zahab.



Josh Quillen has performed as a section percussionist with the Akron Symphony Orchestra, and is well versed in marimba and multiple-percussion. A recent performance included a solo piece with the University of Akron Steel Drum Band accompanying the Ohio Ballet. Josh Quillen studied with Robert Van Sice at Yale University (MM) as well as Dr. Larry Snider at the University of Akron (BM, ME). Josh Quillen serves as the artistic director for the steel band at New York University.