Peter Naughton is a percussionist, composer, and educator. He currently resides in Iowa City, where he regularly gigs with the Pandelirium Quartet and The Naughton McFarland Duo. He is a versatile performer, specializing in jazz keyboard improvisation, contemporary chamber music, and steel pan. Peter holds degrees from The University of Iowa (BM – 2014, DMA – 2020) and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (MM – 2016).

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Peter's music blends the aesthetics of contemporary classical works with the melodic and harmonic sensibilities of commercial music, finding inspiration from Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, David Lang, The Caribbean Jazz Project, and Alejandro Viñao. In May 2020, he released his first studio album SOUTHERN GOTHIC, an eclectic collection of original works which explore the intersection of composition and improvisation.

 

Peter is currently adjunct professor of percussion at Monmouth College and teaches privately in Iowa City. Since June 2016, Peter has served as a percussion faculty member for Birch Creek Music Performance Center.