Hi! I’m Jarrod!
Here is a little bit about me!
I started playing the flute later than most children, in the fourth grade, at age 9. However, I didn’t truly embrace the instrument and flute performance until middle school, around grade 7. That is when I put my head down and started practicing constantly. I absored all there was to know about the great Classical music composers and works. I studied Jazz.
I watched YouTube channels featuring classical performances. I read missives oN the the history of the greats.
I eventually got good enough to win a music scholarship to my private Catholic high school, DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland. (and later won two more by junior year)
I started my high school career as second chair in the Symphonic Band then quickly First chair of the second most advanced band in the school. By sophomore year, I was in the best band, the Wind Ensemble, and on track to be a leader in my school’s music program.
Fortunately for me, I attended a school known nationwide for its amazing musical performance department. I got to study under the guidance of great instructors and conductors. I had wonderful peer mentors. With the support of my parents, I was able to get private tutoring (which is actually required for Wind Ensemble) and have been able to travel to music schools and audition and join another orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra, where I am principal picollo and play some first parts Flute.
I am passionate about music performance but want to teach. Currently, I regularly mentor and assist junior members of the band and in beginner and intermediate bands. I served as the music department librarian the Summer before my senior year and am currently the department assistant. I love growing up musically among fellow young musicians who are lively and passionate about the arts and do my best to continue that enthusiasm among younger musicians and soon, underrepresented communities.
I recently performed as a soloist at a special event and enjoyed the experience so much so that I and am open to more opportunities.
For more information or booking contact my agent at Cluster Creatives, [email protected]