Corey Sittinger is a freelance percussionist, educator, and creative collaborator based in the Baltimore–Washington, D.C. area. He performs across a wide-ranging artistic vision to both his performing and teaching.

Corey’s performance experience spans orchestral, chamber, and solo settings, as well as pit orchestras and jazz vibraphone. He has performed with groups including the DC Concert Orchestra, 21st Century Consort, Arundel Vocal Arts Society, and Capitol City Symphony. His flexible musicianship also makes him an in-demand collaborator for both standard and experimental repertoire.

As an educator, Corey focuses on musicality and healthy technique, tailoring instruction to each student’s goals while building strong foundations in classical percussion, drum set, and world music. He regularly teaches private lessons and has led clinics and masterclasses throughout Maryland public schools. His teaching philosophy emphasizes injury prevention and body awareness, drawing from his studies in Alexander Technique and personal experience overcoming playing-related injuries.