Olly Bangia is a percussionist currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Percussion Performance with an Arts Leadership Certificate of Achievement. Olly has studied percussion for 14 years, and has performed in concert halls around the world such as Carnegie Hall, the BBC Proms, and the Royal Concertgebouw. Exploring their passion for chamber music, Olly performs with Eastman Percussion Ensemble during the school year. In summers past, they’ve had the opportunity to perform with the World Percussion Group on their Baltic Tour, Yarn/Wire Institute, the Chautauqua Music School Festival Orchestra, and the National Youth Orchestra of the United States. In addition to performing, Olly enjoys teaching students of all ages. They are passionate about allowing children to express themselves and build confidence through learning music.