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Fred Harris is the Director and Senior Lecturer of Performance Music at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He serves as the Music Director for the MIT Wind Ensemble and MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble, where he oversees various jazz chamber music programs and the MIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble. An active advocate for public school music education, Harris leads seminars, guest conducts, and coordinates enrichment events at MIT. He has received notable recognition, including the James Ruth Levitan Award for Excellence in Teaching. Harris has published extensively in the field of conducting and jazz performance. His work has included leading performances that emphasize the intersection of music with themes of racial justice and environmental research, particularly focused on the Amazon rainforest. He is deeply involved in the creation and performance of new music, having commissioned and premiered over 105 works for diverse ensembles. His students and ensembles have been featured in Emmy-winning documentaries, and his recordings have received critical acclaim, exemplifying excellence in the field of music performance and education.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Oversees jazz chamber music programs and directs multiple ensembles.
MIT Wind Ensemble • Cambridge, MA
Leads the Wind Ensemble's performances and educational initiatives.