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Philip Swanson is a Professor of Music at Salem State University, teaching courses in music theory, jazz history, composition, piano, and trombone. His career spans multiple roles as a trombonist, pianist, organist, composer, conductor, and educator. He has performed with prestigious orchestras and chamber ensembles across the United States, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, and Miami Philharmonic. Swanson founded the brass chamber ensemble Morgenmusik and collaborated with poet J.D. Scrimgeour in the group "Confluence."
- Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (New England Conservatory), Master of Music (Eastman School), Undergraduate studies (Oberlin Conservatory, University of Miami)
- Key Roles: Music Director at First Congregational Church of Rockport (since 1991), founder of Morgenmusik, and active performer in jazz and classical genres
Swanson has written and published numerous works for instrumental and vocal ensembles and appears on multiple recordings, including solo piano albums and collaborations with John Williams and the Boston Pops. His pedagogical focus includes musicianship, jazz theory, and applied instrumental instruction.
