Denali Williams

I’m a highly-experienced performing & teaching percussionist. My work involves many musical settings including orchestras, chamber groups, rhythm-sections (jazz, rock, pop, etc.), and various world music ensembles. 

As an orchestral percussionist I’m currently a member of Symphony Tacoma and Federal Way Symphony as well as an "extra"​ percussionist for the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, Bellingham Festival of Music Orchestra, and Auburn Symphony.

As a drumset artist and auxiliary percussionist I’ve performed and recorded in dozens of groups ranging from funk big bands to rock, jazz, blues, and country music rhythm-sections. I’ve toured throughout the world with bands including Lee Oskar & Friends, Thomas Mapfumo, and Cracker Factory.

I emphasize musical and mechanical fundamentals as these lay the foundation for a lifetime of musical growth and achievement.