Pablo Rieppi

  Frost School of Music, University of Miami

Percussionist Pablo Rieppi, originally from Uruguay, is revered for his artistry across multiple musical genres. A tenured member of the New York City Ballet Orchestra, he also serves as Percussion Department Coordinator and faculty member at the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division and Music Advancement Program, and he recently joined the faculty at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. Rieppi is a frequent guest with the New York Philharmonic and has performed with many of New York City’s most esteemed ensembles. His Broadway credits include West Side Story, The King and I, and Legally Blonde. He can be heard on numerous film soundtracks including Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Gemini Man, You’ve Got Mail, Noah, and Il Postino. 

Rieppi’s compositions include the soundtrack for Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story and Rage and Peace for percussion ensemble. His esteemed pedagogical contributions include Snare Drum Technique: Essential Basics for Daily Practice and 12 Modern Timpani Solos. Rieppi holds degrees from the Juilliard School and George Mason University and an Honorary Doctorate from Five Towns College. He is an artist endorser for Innovative Percussion, Yamaha, and Zildjian, and he serves as President of the Percussive Arts Society, New York Chapter.