Introduction

Dr. Jennifer Conner has been an active teacher and composer in the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ area for several decades. Her work spans multiple genres: orchestral, choral and chamber works both secular and sacred, including a large body of works written specifically for young performers. Her orchestra pieces have been performed by The ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Orchestra and the Oregon, Akron, Canton and Grand Rapids symphonies.

A passionate pedagogue, Conner is author of the theory curriculum for the young, Foundations in Music, published by Imaginings Publishing which is used by teachers and institutions both in ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ and beyond.

Education

  • BA in music, dance, fine arts interdisciplinary, University of California, Irvine
  • MM in composition, The ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ
  • DMA in composition, The ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ/Case Western Reserve University
  • Principal teachers include Donald Erb and George Tsontakis, composition; Theodore Johnson and Gary Bovyer, clarinet
  • Participation in the Aspen Music Festival Center for Advanced Compositional Studies with Bernard Rands

Teaching Experience

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ (1989–present)
  • Baldwin Wallace Conservatory (1999–present)
  • Case Western Reserve University (1993–1994)