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Dr. Christopher Oberholtzer is a Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern Maine's Osher School of Music. He oversees a nationally recognized jazz program and leads the Portland Jazz Orchestra, a contemporary big band featuring regional professionals and educators. His roles include guest artist, clinician, and director for high school and college ensembles across the U.S., alongside international performances at festivals like Newport JVC, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage, and Montreal Jazz. As a Bach trombone clinician for Selmer Corporation, he emphasizes trombone performance and pedagogy in his professional engagements.
Education:
- Doctor of Arts (DMA), Trombone Performance/Pedagogy with Jazz Pedagogy emphasis, University of Northern Colorado
- Master of Music (MM), Jazz Studies with Trombone Performance cognate, Indiana University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music Education, University of Southern Maine
Research focuses on jazz education and ensemble direction, with deep expertise in trombone performance and pedagogy. He advocates for both traditional big band literature and contemporary compositions from writers like Gordon Goodwin and Maria Schneider, while promoting original works by Portland Jazz Orchestra members. His career combines academic leadership with active freelance performance in classical, jazz, and commercial genres.
Labs/Teams:
- Portland Jazz Orchestra (Director)
- Selmer Corporation Clinician (Bach Trombones)
