Megan Campbell is an American percussionist based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Her most recent recording is available here.
Megan Campbell is a percussionist pulling from the classical, traditional, and contemporary cultures of three different countries.
Megan has experience in Drum Corps International, touring classic percussion ensemble music in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, and China, along with participating in New Music festivals in Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany. In just 3 short years specializing in contemporary solo performance, she has premiered over 15 works for percussion solo and chamber music in over 9 different countries and 3 different continents. This wide-ranging experience results in unique interpretations, clarity in live performance, and a different understanding of both standard and newly-written repertoire.
Upcoming Performances
22.08
Sommerkoncert på Augustenborg
Sønderborg, Denmark
16:00 CEST
Augustenborg Palace
Sønderjyllands Symfonieorkester
29.08
Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival
Lübeck, Germany
19:30 CEST
Müsik und Kongresshalle Lübeck
Sønderyllands Symfonieorkester
04.09
Rued-Langaard Festival
Ribe, Denmark
20:00
Ribe Domkirke
Sønderyllands Symfonieorkester
12.11-16.11
“Percussion Works for Women by Women” Collaboration Concert
Indianapolis, USA
Percussive Arts Society International Convention
10.09
Sæsonåbning 26-27
Sønderborg, Denmark
19:30 CEST
Alsion
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester
10.10
Polish Women Composers Festival
Kożuchów, Poland
Pałac w Kożuchowie
Repertoire
From Rudimental Snare Drumming, to 20th century contemporary music, to brand new premieres. Megan’s Repertoire is expansive and displays the many possibilities of percussion.
Rooted
Written in 2021 by Brian Blume, Megan has performed the American, Spanish, and Portuguese premieres of this ambient piece for 2 snare drums, glockenspiel, and electronics.
Mirage pour Marimba
A 1970’s staple for the marimba written by Japanese composer Yasuo Sueyoshi.
Spiel
A fast-paced and exciting piece for rudimental glockenspiel written by Andy Akiho as part of the Seven Pillars. Megan has performed the Nordic premiere of this piece, and is recognized internationally for her interpretation.