Brian Lydeen

Brian Lydeen, DMA, is a Professor of Music and Director of Woodwind and Jazz Studies at the University of Mary’s School of Arts & Sciences. He teaches applied lessons in saxophone, clarinet, and flute, coaches chamber music groups, and oversees jazz studies programs, including directing ensembles, teaching improvisation, and coordinating the annual UMary Jazz Festival. A proud alumnus of the University of Mary (BS in Music Education, 1994), Lydeen returned to the institution due to its strong sense of community,卓越的 students, and supportive colleagues.

Education:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Performance: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2013
• Master of Music (MM) in Music Performance: University of North Carolina Greeley, 1997
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music Education: University of Mary, 1994

Expertise & Activities:

Lydeen specializes in woodwind performance (saxophone, clarinet, flute), chamber music, and jazz studies. His expertise extends to jazz improvisation, history, and ensemble direction. Beyond teaching, he actively performs and serves as an adjudicator and clinician in regional music events, promoting musical excellence and community engagement. His commitment to education and performance is underscored by his leadership in the UMary Jazz Festival and his dedication to fostering student talent at all levels.

Advising & Grants:

No formal advisees or grant information is listed. His focus appears to center on teaching, performance, and program coordination rather than research grants. However, his role as Director of Jazz Studies may involve programmatic funding initiatives, which are not detailed here.

Labs/Teams:

Lydeen leads the jazz ensembles and combos at the University of Mary, though specific lab or team names beyond these performing groups are not mentioned in the text.