Nathan Petitpas

Born and raised at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Nathan Petitpas is a renown percussionist, drummer and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Acadia University and a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto. Additionally, he has studied at the Banff Center in Alberta. In 2012 Nathan became a percussionist with Canada's acclaimed Thin Edge New Music Collective and toured with them across Canada and in Argentina. He is a founding member of Duologue and has performed with numerous organizations as Cirque du Soleil, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, the Ontario Philharmonic, Bach Children's Choir and others.

Also a composer, Nathan has had his music performed by several ensembles including the Toy Piano Composers Ensemble. Through the Regent Park School of Music, Nathan teaches a variety of music programs. He also offers private drum set and percussion lessons as well as coaching a number of ensembles and orchestras. To further assist aspiring musicians, Nathan has authored a series of music education books at all skill levels and for all instruments. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Nathan Petitpas has a busy performing and teaching career.