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Steven Snyder holds the John C. and Lilliam W. Siegesmund Professor of Music position at DePauw University. An internationally active pianist and organist, he performs across France, Portugal, Brazil, Sweden, Taiwan, the U.S., and Canada, with notable collaborations including Randy Brecker, Jerry Bergonzi, and Robben Ford.
Education:
- D.M.A. in Piano Performance (Jazz Emphasis), The University of Texas at Austin
- M.M. in Jazz Studies, University of North Texas
- B.M. in Jazz Studies, University of North Texas
Artistic Focus: Professor Snyder specializes in jazz performance with emphasis on improvisation techniques and stylistic innovation. Critics describe his work as transcending traditional jazz frameworks, with Seemagazine.com highlighting 'incredible solos... particularly from the not-so-surprisingly sensational Steven Snyder' and Pete Fallico noting his ability to 'get around those keyboards nicely and solo magnificently at both slow and quick tempos.' His 20+ independent recordings since 1992 document this evolution.
Academic Contributions: At DePauw, Snyder teaches jazz ensembles, improvisation classes, jazz theory, arranging, and history while curating the 'Jazz at The Duck' series. He has presented clinics globally including Brazil, Taiwan, Greece, and U.S. institutions like The University of Louisville and Miami University of Ohio, plus major conferences including the Jazz Education Network Annual Conference.
Publications: Contributed articles to Teaching Music Through Performance and JazzEd magazine, focusing on pedagogical approaches to jazz education.
