Nicola Cannizzaro is a professional percussionist living in Essex.  He has Performed with the New York Philharmonic, played numerous shows on Broadway including The Lion King and West Side Story, performed with groups such as Miami Sound Machine and recorded with artists such as Itzaak Perlman and the Absolute Ensemble led by Christian Jaarvi. Having recently returned home to the Burlington area, Nic is busy performing in the area and teaching while keeping a busy schedule with regional orchestras and performances out of state. Nic is thrilled to be performing with the VCME again after many years away in New York.