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Hans Halt is a Lecturer in the School of Music at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he has been a full-time instructor since 1997. He is part of the College of Liberal Arts and actively contributes to the Program of Jazz and Improvisational Music. His roles include teaching various jazz-related courses and serving as Lab Band Director. He holds a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) and Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Performance, both from the University of Nevada, Reno (1998 and 2001 respectively).
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Performance, University of Nevada, Reno, 1998
- Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Performance, University of Nevada, Reno, 2001
Mr. Halt's expertise spans Jazz Studies, Music Performance, and Music Education. He specializes in bass, jazz improvisation, jazz arranging, composition, and keyboard techniques. His performance career includes collaborations with renowned artists such as Art Lande, Paul McCandless, and participants in the Reno Jazz Festival. He is a member of the University’s jazz faculty ensemble, The Collective, and performs with the Reno Philharmonic and Reno Jazz Orchestra. His involvement with the Afro-Cuban jazz group No Comprende and the Ed Corey Trio underscores his versatility within jazz subgenres.
In July 2016, he received the Artist Fellowship grant from the Nevada Arts Council. His professional journey began over 30 years ago in Buffalo, NY, followed by years in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Reno-Tahoe region since 1985. Notable performances include work with internationally acclaimed musicians like Eddie Daniels and Joe Pass.
As an experienced clinician, he has presented master classes for institutions such as Brigham Young University and organizations like the International Society of Basses. His recordings include albums like Osmosis (2022) and Once and Again (2006), released under labels like Origin Records and UNRJ Records. In 2016, he organized a five-day tour with Art Lande and Paul McCandless, further showcasing his leadership in the music community.
