Biography
Christopher Wilson, a young percussionist with an emphasis in marimba, has taking audiences by storm. Wilson was born in a small farm town in southeast Iowa, and received his Bachelors degree from Eastern Washington University as a student of Marty Zyskowski. Wilson studied marimba with Nancy Zeltsman while receiving a Masters degree from the Boston Conservatory.
Since graduation from the Boston Conservatory, Wilson has entertained audiences around New England and his native Iowa. In his young career, Wilson has made a living bringing music to those who don’t normally don’t get the opportunity to hear classical music. This has included performances at schools, assisted living centers, public libraries, etc.
Wilson has also been a proponent of new music. As a solo musician Wilson fills his repertoire with the music of young composers. He has also commissioned new compositions from friends and contemporaries. Wilson currently lives in Iowa City with his wife, bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson, who is pursuing a DMA from the University of Iowa.
-What is a marimba?!-
The marimba is a large wooden keyboard, that is the
premier solo instrument of the percussion world. It is played with mallets, often times two in each
hand.
Nancy Zeltsman has a phenominal introduction to the marimba on her website:
Nancy's intro to marimba
Here is another website that helps to descripe the marimba:
Marimba.org
