Biography

Terry McKinney is currently in his 18^th season as Principal Percussion with the Baton Rouge Symphony which he joined in 2007.  He has also performed with various organizations including the San Antonio Symphony, Midland Symphony, Abilene Symphony, Houston Ballet, Gateways Festival Orchestra, and frequently with the Houston Symphony as a regular substitute musician. He has also performed with ROCO, the Greenbriar Consortium, the Magnolia City Brass Band, Ars Lyrica, Musiqa, and the Foundation for Modern Music.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Terry received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993, and received his Master in Music degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2000.  His teachers include George Frock, Brian West, and Tony Edwards. After moving to Houston in 2008, Terry studied with Brian Del Signore and Matthew Strauss, both of the Houston Symphony.

Terry continues to perform regularly throughout Houston in various settings and played in touring Broadway shows such as Mean Girls, Wicked, Tina, and Ain’t Too Proud. He has presented masterclasses at Lamar University, Louisiana State University, and Texas Christian University, and maintains a private studio in the area.