Kurtis Adams

Dr. Kurtis Adams serves as Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of Jazz Studies at Shepherd University. He leads jazz ensembles and teaches in the jazz curriculum. His career includes performances with notable orchestras and musicians, alongside recording three albums as a leader and sideman.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, graduate studies at University of Colorado
• Key Roles: Director of Jazz Studies, Interim Dean, Saxophonist/Composer

Dr. Adams has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, and others, collaborating with artists like Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D’Rivera. His recordings include Two Weeks Until Tuesday, Collage, and Micro-Orchestra.

Grants & Labs: No specific grants or labs mentioned in the text. His focus remains on performance, education, and administrative leadership in music.