Drummer | Percussionist | Composer | Educator
Brian Kirk is a Professor of Jazz, Electronic Music, Music Theory, Percussion at Seattle Central College, in Seattle. Son of Indianapolis Hall of Fame drummer and educator Dr. Willis Kirk, Brian grew up in San Francisco where he performed with Gladys Knight, Marlena Shaw, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Bishop Norman Williams, John Handy, and Jessica Williams.
He is a University of Washington Whitely Scholar and an active member of the Washington Music Educators Association, a collective of Washington State Educators, whose purpose is to provide students with a strong foundation in music education and musical performance. Read Brian’s Bio.
Educational Philosophy and Teaching Resources
My instructional mission is to help students to appreciate how music is put together, the importance of a good solid technological musical foundation and also its’ values, meanings and sensibilities. Read Brian’s educational philosophy
Find resources for students including syllabus, audio files, and course catalog links.