Simon Gomez Gallego

Simon Gomez Gallego is an accomplished percussionist with extensive experience in various orchestras and music education roles. Currently, Simon serves as a percussionist with the Chicago Philharmonic and principal timpanist for both the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, in addition to positions at the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and as interim camp director at Tennis On The Lake. Simon has been actively involved in music education as a percussion instructor at The People's Music School and previously at El Sistema Ravinia. Academic credentials include a Post-Master's Certificate in Percussion Performance and a Master of Music in Music Performance from the University of Miami, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance also from the same institution. Experience as a freelance percussionist has further enriched Simon's diverse musical portfolio.