Dr. Mark Berry is Assistant Professor of Percussion at Western Kentucky University where he teaches applied lessons and percussion ensemble.  He is currently Principal Timpanist with the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra.  As timpanist and percussionist, he has performed with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, the Cleveland Baroque Ensemble, and the Evansville Philharmonic.  Prior to coming to Western Kentucky he taught percussion at West Virginia University.

In a chamber music setting, Dr. Berry’s percussion playing can be heard on several recordings on the Equilibrium and Centaur labels.  He has been active commissioning new works and records often for Predilection Studios. 

Dr. Berry’s performance interests lie not only in symphonic genres, but in other genres as well.  In 2003  Dr. Berry founded the WKU Steelband as the recipient of a grant award from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.  He currently plays both drumset and steelpan with the Western Kentucky Faculty Jazz Quintet.