Abby Fisher
Northern Arizona University
Abby Fisher is a percussionist and educator, focused on performing and supporting continued growth of new music, with expertise in contemporary and classical percussion. National and international performances include: Stony Brook University's TEDx, Transplanted Roots Percussion Symposium, New Music Gathering, Big Ears Festival, Percussive Arts Society International Convention, and One World Trade Center. Abby is a co-founder of the percussion duo Fisher/Lau Project with Matthew Lau, and she is regularly collaborating with composers and musicians on new works. Abby is a dedicated educator and is the Assistant Professor of Percussion and Director of Percussion Studies at Northern Arizona University. Abby currently serves on the Percussive Arts Society: New Music/ Research Committee, and co-hosted the 2022 New Music/Research Day at PASIC.
Abby Fisher’S GO-TO’S
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What inspires me?
I am inspired by the amazing musicians I collaborate with, my students, my mentors, and those who have led the way forward in our percussion community.
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Words of Wisdom for the Next Generation of musicians
1. Count! 2. Keep all of your plates spinning 3. Keep things in perspective
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Favorite Zildjian cymbals or combo
My favorite Zildjian product are crotales. I use them in my professional playing (chamber and orchestral), and my NAU percussion students use Zildjian cymbals and crotales in large ensembles and percussion ensemble.
Photo Credits:
All Photos LTB Photography
All Photos LTB Photography