Shawn Galvin is a percussionist, conductor, and producer known for his creativity and collaborative spirit. He has appeared at venues around the world including Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Elbphilharmonie, as well as countless art galleries and basement rock clubs.

Shawn has served as percussionist and timpanist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 1996 with whom he won a Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance. He founded New Music Raleigh, “the Southeast's most plugged-in musical collective devoted to the work of living composers” (Indy Week) which presents bespoke contemporary classical performances. He has also served as percussionist and timpanist of the United States Navy Band, Washington, DC and as a member of Tempus Fugit Percussion Ensemble.

As a conductor, Shawn has led productions for the Arizona Opera, Duke Performances, and North Carolina Opera. He has collaborated on projects with members of Big Star, R.E.M., Wilco, and Yo La Tengo. He has produced events for the National Gallery of Art, the North Carolina Symphony, CAM Raleigh, and Hopscotch Music Festival, and has served on panels for New Music USA, the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, and the Opportunity Fund.

Shawn has presented at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music for All National Festival, and at universities across the country.

Galvin is Artist-in-Residence at the Louisiana State University School of Music and Orchestra Manager at Spoleto Festival USA. He is an Artist/Educational Clinician for Yamaha Percussion, Innovative Percussion, and Zildjian.