Performer Biography

Dylan Moffitt

Dylan Moffitt, is often recognized for his versatility as a percussionist in the classical and
world music genres. In 2009, Moffitt appeared as a soloist with The Cleveland Orchestra
alongside renowned artists Alisa Weilerstein and Jamey Haddad in performances of
Golijov’s, Azul for cello and orchestra. He currently serves as principal percussionist and
frequent soloist with the Firelands Symphony where in 2013, founded his “Drumming
with Dylan” educational outreach program. The program has since been recognized by
the Cleveland Orchestra and was featured in the orchestra’s “At Home” residency this
past summer season. Dylan performs regularly with the Wheeling Symphony, Pittsburgh
Opera, Ohio Valley Symphony, Blossom Festival Band, Apollos Fire, the Cleveland
Chamber Collective and has in past years appeared with the Cleveland Orchestra. Having
recently returned from travels to Cuba, South India, Dylan specializes in various styles of
world music, particularly Brazilian percussion. Following multiple trips to Brazil, Dylan
began directing the Cleveland-based samba school, Samba Joia. In 2013, Moffitt joined
the percussion faculty of the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and has since served
on the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music where he earned both his undergraduate
and masters degrees. Dylan’s principal teachers have included Richard Weiner, Paul
Yancich and Jamey Haddad.