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Brian Kilgore is a renowned percussionist and composer in the world of classical music. Born on August 22, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, Kilgore grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. Kilgore started playing the drums at the age of three and was already performing in public by the time he was six. Kilgore's early musical education was heavily influenced by his father's love of jazz. However, he soon discovered a passion for classical music and began studying percussion at the age of 12. He attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where he received a solid foundation in classical music theory and performance. After high school, Kilgore attended the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance. While at USC, Kilgore studied with some of the most respected percussionists in the world, including Mitchell Peters, Erik Forrester, and John Beck. Kilgore's talent and dedication to his craft quickly caught the attention of the classical music world. He began performing with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the country, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, and the New York Philharmonic. Kilgore's performances were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. In addition to his work as a performer, Kilgore is also an accomplished composer. He has written music for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo performers. Kilgore's compositions are known for their intricate rhythms and innovative use of percussion instruments. One of Kilgore's most notable performances was his solo debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1998. Kilgore performed John Corigliano's "Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String Orchestra" to critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times praised Kilgore's performance, calling it "a tour de force of percussion virtuosity." Kilgore has also been recognized for his work as a composer. In 2003, he was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award for his composition "Rituals." The piece was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and premiered at the Hollywood Bowl. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Kilgore is also a dedicated educator. He has taught percussion at the University of Southern California, the California Institute of the Arts, and the Colburn School. Kilgore is known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in classical music. Kilgore's dedication to his craft and his contributions to the world of classical music have earned him numerous accolades and awards. In addition to the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award, Kilgore has received the Percussive Arts Society's International Solo Artist Competition, the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Award, and the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Award. Today, Kilgore continues to perform, compose, and teach. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and innovative percussionists of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music have left an indelible mark on the genre.

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