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JE Chapman

J.E. Chapman's music is American music born of the 20th century which finds life in the 21st century. He believes that Jazz music is an American musical tradition worthy of any and all ensembles and his music is always rich with that tradition. He holds a B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in Trombone performance/Jazz Studies, a M.M. from Western Illinois University in Music Composition/Jazz and a D.M.A. in Music Composition (with a jazz emphasis) from The Conservatory of Music at The University of Missouri, Kansas City. J.E. Chapman has composed for, or had compositions performed by: Clint Ashlock and The New Jazz Order Big Band; The Black House Collective (New Music Ensemble); Brett Evans (bass trombonist and educator); Natalie M. Wise (choreographer); David Ross (choreographer); EIU Jazz Ensembles; WIU Jazz Ensembles; UMKC Jazz Ensembles; The J.E. Chapman Music Circus; J.E. Chapman Large Ensemble.

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He is...a fine composer for large jazz ensembles. —Roger Atkinson, editor Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Magazine
Primary Instrument

Composer / conductor

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

I will happily work with any student of varying degrees of experience. B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in Trombone performance/Jazz Studies, a M.M. from Western Illinois University in Music Composition/Jazz and a D.M.A. in Music Composition (with a jazz emphasis) from The Conservatory of Music at The University of Missouri, Kansas City. Teaching Experience: Jazz Combo Coach 2010-2013 at The University of Missouri, Kansas City. Composition Mentor (Graduate to Undergraduate) at UMKC 2009- 2011.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

364 Days

Self Produced
2014

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364 Days

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