Dr. Jason Fettig

Biography

Jason K. Fettig is an internationally recognized conductor, wind band and orchestra educator, and clinician. He has performed in all forty-nine U.S. states and internationally in countries such as Japan, the Czech Republic, Austria, and the Netherlands. His concerts are frequently aired on National Public Radio’s 'Performance Today' and various national television broadcasts, including the White House and PBS. Fettig has worked with a diverse range of artists, from classical icons like pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet to Broadway stars and pop musicians. He served as the 28th Director of 'The President’s Own' United States Marine Band and led the music program for presidential inaugurations. His conducting credits include prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and performances with the National Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career, he has shown a deep commitment to music education, starting interactive Young People’s Concert series and launching innovative digital initiatives. With a focus on maintaining and celebrating historic band repertoire, he has been involved in commissioning and conducting numerous world premieres. Fettig holds bachelor's degrees in clarinet performance and music education from the University of Massachusetts and a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from the University of Maryland. He is a member of the American Bandmasters Association and serves as President-Elect of the National Band Association.

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