Dr. Brian A. West is a Professor of Music and the Coordinator of Percussion at Texas Christian University.  Under his direction, the percussion program at TCU has received international recognition.  The TCU Percussion Orchestra won the 2015, 2011, 2008 and 2005 Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competitions, and the TCU Drumline won the 2012 and 2006 PAS Marching Percussion Festivals. Dr. West has conducted/performed in Hawaii, Italy, Spain, England, France, Australia, and Taiwan.  Within the Percussive Arts Society he currently serves on the Board of Advisors and is the Chair of the Percussion Ensemble Committee.  Dr. West is an active performer, clinician, composer/arranger, and adjudicator for a variety of percussive events.  Dr. West is the Executive Producer of four CDs, is published by drop6 media, and works as a clinician/endorser for Sabian, Innovative Percussion, Yamaha, Remo, and Marimba One.