As a percussionist, he has performed in an orchestral capacity with many orchestras throughout the country and currently serves as Principal Percussinoist with Sinfonia Gulf Coast (Destin, FL). His excursions into chamber music have included collaborations with groups such as the Bravura Percussion Trio, the Copper Street Brass Quintet, the nief-norf project, the Brickhouse Jazz Combo, and currently as a member of JP3 (The John Psathas Percussion Project) and the BRN Duo with his wife, flutist Rachel Nozny.

As a composer, his original works and arrangements are regularly performed throughout the world. Notable ensembles and performers that have premiered Nozny’s compositions include Keith Aleo, the Caixa Trio, the Florida State University Percussion Ensemble, and NEXUS. Brian’s compositions have been published by Bachovich Music Publications, Henmar Press, Musicon Publications, Row-Loff Productions, and Tapspace Publications, and have been recorded on the Garnet House, Rattle Records, and Resonator Records labels.

Currently an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of South Alabama where he is the Director of Percussion Studies, Nozny holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech, Master’s degrees in Composition and Performance from the University of Miami and the University of North Texas respectively, and his Doctoral degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Kentucky. His primary percussion teachers include James Campbell, John Willmarth, Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, Paul Rennick, Ed Smith, Ed Soph, and Ney Rosauro; his compositional training has benefited from study with Jon Nelson, Don Wilson, and Jon Polifrone.

Brian is proud to be endorsed by Evans Drumheads, Innovative Percussion, Pearl Corporation/Adams Musical Instruments, and SABIAN Cymbals.

BORN IN: Schenectady, NY

LIVES IN: Mobile, AL

DRUMMING SINCE: 1987

CURRENT BAND/PROJECTS: JP3, The BRN Duo

BIGGEST INFLUENCES: Clyde Stubblefield, Bernard Purdie, Jojo Mayer, Mark Zonder

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: The release of the first JP3 album

FAVORITE SABIAN CYMBAL: 20″ Vault Artisan Medium Ride