Raynor Carroll joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as oo-principal percussionist / timpanist in the 1983-1984 season. In addition to his performances at Los Angeles Philharmonic concerts, Raynor Carroll participates in the LA Phil’s Green Umbrella and Chamber Music series.



In addition to performing, Raynor Carroll is an active teacher and clinician on timpani, percussion, and West African drumming.



Raynor taught for nearly 20 years at his alma mater, California State University, Los Angeles, and currently teaches timpani and percussion at California State University, Long Beach.



Raynor Carroll was a member of the 1990/91 Music Advisory Panel, Orchestra Section, for the National Endowment for the Arts.