David Jacobs

David Jacobs is an Associate Professor of Orchestral Studies and Conducting at the University of Oregon, where he directs the University Symphony Orchestra and teaches conducting courses. Previously, he served as Music Director of the PBA Symphony at Palm Beach Atlantic University and has guest conducted with prestigious ensembles including the Oregon Music Festival Orchestra, Palm Beach Symphony, and St. Petersburg (Russia) State Symphony Orchestra.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Conducting, Eastman School of Music (2011)
• Master of Arts in Music Education, University of Central Florida (2002)
• Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Duquesne University (2000)

His research and pedagogical work focuses on conducting techniques, orchestral interpretation, and large ensemble performance practices. He founded the Oregon Orchestral Conducting Institute in 2013, a globally recognized intensive workshop for emerging conductors.

Dr. Jacobs has received multiple conducting honors, including the Frederick Fennell Fellowship and Walter Hagen Prize. He has published international repertoire articles and is active in both academic and professional orchestral communities, with performances across North America and Europe.

• HONORS: Frederick Fennell Fellowship (2007), Walter Hagen Prize (2009), Bruno Walter Fellowship (2011), Cabrillo Festival Conducting Workshop Outstanding Participant (2011), Thelma A. Robinson Award Nominee (2013)

He has released three commercial albums as conductor/assistant conductor and maintains affiliations with university orchestras and professional ensembles nationwide.