Neil Grover

Neil Grover is a world-renowned percussionist, innovative instrument designer and successful entrepreneur. Neil started his professional career as Principal Percussionist for seven years with the Opera Company of Boston. Since that time he has played with the Royal Ballet of England, Boston Musica Viva, Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet, Boston Symphony Chamber Players, Boston Symphony and for over 30 years as a percussionist with the Boston Pops. Most recently, Neil toured North America with “Star Wars In Concert”, a musical extravaganza featuring the music of John Williams. Neil has been seen in the hit movie Blown Away and on an MTV video with rock group Aerosmith. He has recorded with the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Philip Glass Ensemble, Aerosmith, Empire Brass, Old South Brass and Music from Marlboro. Neil can be heard on John Williams’ soundtrack for the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Philip Glass’ “Mishima.” In addition to world-wide tours with the Boston Pops, Neil has toured the U.S. with the Music from Marlboro chamber series, Boston Symphony Chamber Players, and as mallet soloist with the Broadway production of Pirates of Penzance. Grover is also a prolific clinician having appeared at PASIC seven times, as well as in Europe, Asia and at top universities across the U.S. He is the author of Four Mallet Primer and co-author (with Garwood Whaley) of Triangle, Tambourine and Cymbal Technique, both published by Meredith Music. Neil has had articles published in leading music journals including Percussive Notes, SBO and Drum Tracks. Neil is the Founder and President of Grover Pro Percussion, one of the world’s most recognized percussion manufacturers. Having served on the Percussive Arts Society board of directors for 16 years, Neil has also served on the Symphonic Committee and was Chair of the Sustaining Members Council. Neil is married to Tony nominated actress Maureen Brennan and has one son, Max, a commercial pilot.