Jake Voight is a percussionist, educator, ethnomusicologist, and composer whose work spans a wide range of musical traditions and performance practices. Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Percussion Performance at West Virginia University, where he serves as the World Music Graduate Assistant. He also holds a Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance from West Virginia University, a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Technology from Oakland University, and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Music Business and Industry.

His international fieldwork includes study at the Dagara Music Center in Ghana, where he learned drumming, xylophone, and dance traditions of the Dagara, Ga, Dagomba, and Ewe peoples.

Jake’s performance career includes being a founding member of the “Magnificent 7” percussion ensemble, which toured nationally, performing in schools, community centers, and concert halls. Jake has performed with the Philadelphia Pan Stars at the annual Panorama competition in New York City and has performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), the world's premier gathering of percussion performers, educators, and scholars. He was also contracted with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps in their 2020 season, prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

As an educator, Jake has worked with top high school ensembles in Michigan, coaching concert, world, and marching arts programs. He has consulted with front ensembles and marching groups across the U.S. as a specialist in percussion and electronics. 

Jake is committed to excellence in both artistry and education. He is an active member of PAS serving on the World Percussion Committee. He is proud to endorse Rustic Percussion and CBPanworks.