Beverley Johnston
musician

Beverley Johnston is one of Canada’s leading percussionists. She has commissioned and performed many works by leading Canadian composers, some of which have become a staple of the standard percussion repertory around the world. Her exceptional stage presence, her remarkable virtuosity and musicianship have established her reputation beyond the border of her native Canada, where she tours and performs frequently as a soloist and chamber musician.  She has been invited to numerous internationally renowned marimba and percussion festivals over the years, has recorded seven solo albums and can be heard as soloist and chamber musician on many other recordings. Her recordings are available from the Canadian Music Centre and iTunes. Beverley teaches at the University of Toronto and is a MARIMBA ONE and PAISTE artist.

For Peggy Baker Dance Projects: Beverley performed the version of In the Fire of Conflict for marimba and tape.

For more information: beverleyjohnston.com