Nick Travis is a performer and educator based in Dallas, Texas. He recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.M.E., where he studied under Mr. Joey Carter, Dr. Richard Gipson, Mr. Jeff Hodge, and Dr. Brian A. West. During his time at TCU, he recorded several premieres, including works for chamber percussion ensemble, percussion orchestra, symphony orchestra, and wind ensemble.

Nick performed at the International Percussion Ensemble Competition presentation during the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) with the TCU Percussion Orchestra in 2022. Additionally, he performed with the TCU Symphony Orchestra at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in 2024. In 2025, he performed with the TCU Wind Symphony at the College Band Directors National Association conference. He has spent previous summers performing in the marching arts with Guardians, Troopers, and Santa Clara Vanguard, where he won the Fred Sanford High Percussion Award in 2024. Nick was also a member of the ensemble that won the PASIC 2024 Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition.

Most recently, he won 1st place as a marimba soloist at the 2025 Phi Kappa Lambda Honors Recital at TCU. Nick and WPG alumna Melody Tang formed the Melic Duo, a team committed to expanding and nuancing percussion repertoire. They have enthralled crowds with expressive performances at many schools and universities throughout the United States. The Melic Duo also showcases original compositions and distinctive arrangements which contribute to the continuous development of percussion music.