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Marc Widenhofer is a Lecturer in Jazz Studies at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, where he contributes significantly to the jazz program and directs the Latin Jazz Ensemble, which performed at the 2023 Jazz Education Network Conference.
- B.M. in Commercial Music – Millikin University
- M.M. in Jazz Studies – University of Northern Colorado
- D.M.A. in Jazz Studies – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Widenhofer specializes in jazz drumming, ensemble performance, and music education, with a focus on helping students develop their individual artistic voices. His teaching integrates performance practice with pedagogical training, preparing students for careers in both performance and education within the evolving music industry.
His performance experience and educational outreach reflect a deep engagement with jazz as a living art form. He has performed with prominent jazz artists and toured internationally, enriching his pedagogy with real-world experience.
Widenhofer has previously taught at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, Lander University, USC-Aiken, and Greenville College, and has conducted masterclasses at Millikin University and the University of Minnesota, Morris, demonstrating a sustained commitment to jazz education beyond the classroom.
His ensemble leadership and active performance schedule in Nashville underscore his role as both a practitioner and educator in the jazz community.
