Timothy Feeney is a renowned percussionist and composer in the world of contemporary classical music. Born in 1978 in Birmingham, Alabama, Feeney grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. He began playing the drums at the age of 10 and quickly developed a passion for percussion. Feeney went on to study music at the University of Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance. He then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree in percussion performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Throughout his studies, Feeney developed a deep interest in contemporary classical music and began to explore the possibilities of percussion in this genre. He was particularly drawn to the works of composers such as John Cage, Morton Feldman, and Iannis Xenakis, who pushed the boundaries of traditional music and experimented with new sounds and techniques. After completing his studies, Feeney began to establish himself as a performer and composer in the contemporary classical music scene. He has performed with a number of renowned ensembles, including the Bang on a Can All-Stars, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and the Talea Ensemble. Feeney has also collaborated with a number of composers, including Alvin Lucier, Christian Wolff, and Michael Pisaro. He has premiered numerous works by these composers and has been praised for his ability to bring their music to life with his virtuosic percussion playing. One of Feeney's most notable performances was his solo performance of John Cage's "Four3" at the 2012 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. The piece, which consists of four movements of varying lengths, is known for its use of silence and unconventional percussion instruments. Feeney's performance was widely praised for its sensitivity and attention to detail, and it cemented his reputation as one of the leading percussionists in contemporary classical music. Feeney has also received numerous awards and honors for his work as a performer and composer. In 2011, he was awarded a grant from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music to support the recording of his debut album, "Sergei's Room." The album, which features Feeney's compositions for percussion and electronics, was released in 2013 to critical acclaim. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Feeney is also an educator. He has taught percussion at the University of Alabama and the University of Tennessee, and he currently serves as an assistant professor of percussion at the University of Texas at Austin. Throughout his career, Timothy Feeney has pushed the boundaries of contemporary classical music with his innovative compositions and virtuosic percussion playing. He has established himself as one of the leading percussionists of his generation and continues to inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike with his passion for music.

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