Julian Dippolito

Julian Dippolito is a professional percussionist based in the New Jersey / New York City area. He has performed with many professional orchestras, including the New World Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of New York, Bay Atlantic Symphony, and the Orchestra Now. In addition, he is the Principal Timpanist at the Orchestra of Saint Peter’s By The Sea, and the Principal Percussionist at Imperial Brass.

Julian has appeared on National Television with many different groups, including CNN’s 4th of July Special with Billy Ray Cyrus, The Kelly Clarkson Show, ESPN, and The Egyptian Grand Museum Opening Ceremony.

Julian recorded percussion on the Grammy Winning album “Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman”. He is an in demand freelancer who has played in over 100 musical theater productions, and is an accomplished soloist who won the First Prize award in the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Competition, as well as the Nouvelles Etoiles International Competition.

Julian received his Master’s Degree in Music Performance from the Mannes School of Music, and his Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. His teachers include Mike Werner, Joe Tompkins, Parker Lee, Terry Sweeney, Barry Centanni, Eric Borghi, Matt Smallcomb, and Min Hye Ju.