Isham Gottam

Isham Gottam is a classical percussionist from Simi Valley, CA. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Industry at the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music. He currently performs with the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble.

Gottam has previously served as principal percussionist of the Santa Susana High School Symphony Orchestra and as pit percussionist for the school's musicals. He also performed as a pit percussionist with Born to Perform Studio in Thousand Oaks, CA. In addition, he was timpanist of the Simi Valley Orchestra, and the assistant principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic for the Summer 2025 season. He currently studies under Michael Bull, Head of Percussion at Syracuse University. His previous instructors include Mike Deutsch, a Los Angeles based freelancing percussionist, and Cory Hills, member of the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet.