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Dr. Bill Swann is a Professor of Music and Chair of the MC Core Curriculum at Maryville College, part of the Division of Fine Arts. He has been affiliated with the college since 1999 and is actively involved in jazz performance, education, and community engagement. His roles include directing the Maryville College Jazz Band and serving as pianist for the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra.
- Education: B.M. and M.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of Tennessee; D.A. in Music Theory Pedagogy from the University of Mississippi.
Swann’s research interests focus on jazz performance, composition, and pedagogy, emphasizing technical skill, stylistic understanding, and artistic expression. He has released albums like Awake But Somehow Dreaming (2002) and Three (2005), featuring original compositions such as In the Company of Cygnets.
His recent faculty jazz recital on Jan. 28, 2025, highlights his commitment to live music. Swann also plans to restart the Maryville College Jazz Band for the 2025-26 academic year.
Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed. Labs/Teams: Leads the Maryville College Jazz Band and collaborates with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra.
