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Bio. |
Born in February 1994, Jerbrel is an aspiring young composer that offers a wide variety of style and sound at all levels of achievement for young ensembles, all the way up to college & professional level ensembles. Serving as a music educator, Jerbrel holds a degree in music education with an emphasis in music composition & Percussion from Houghton University in Houghton N.Y. Jerbrel also holds a New York State Teaching certificate for K-12 music. He has studied composition under Dr. Carrie Magin, and has also studied with Dr. David H. Davies. Jerbrel studied percussion under Dustin Woodard, and Jim Tiller. He also studies and performed jazz with Dr. Ken Crane (former trombonist for big names like Buddy Rich, and Maynard Ferguson) . Jerbrel graduated from Webster Schroeder High School in 2012 located in Webster NY, where he grew as a percussionist and composer. He marched four years as a snare drummer and has also served as section leader for the 2011 field season and the winter percussion ensemble. He has been involved with, and influenced by the drum corps world since 2009. Starting off as an instructor and arranger for the Pioneer High School Marching Panthers, Jerbrel was able to hone his skills and develop a passion for education and the marching arts. Jerbrel served as the director of the Webster High School Marching (NYS LS2 2021 Grand champions) arts program and serves as arranger as well for 5 years and the percussion coordinator for 2 years. In 2016 Jerbrel started his public school service as an elementary band/ general music teacher at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts in Greece NY. Currently, Jerbrel is the tenure music theory 1, AP music theory, and general music teacher at School of the Arts in Rochester NY. During the 2015 and 2016 season , Jerbrel was the front ensemble instructor for the Victor Marching Blue Devils, (2015 New York State Field Band National Class 1st Place Grand Champions) and the Victor indoor percussion ensemble as the front ensemble instructor (2016 New York State Percussion Circuit 1st place Grand Champions).
Jerbrel has had an arrangement of his drumline composition (Champion Groove) performed live on BBC News during the Royal Legion Remembrance Ceremony , as well as other drumline cadences performed during the Outback Bowl (US). While at Houghton University, many of Jerbrel's works for big band, jazz combo, and wind ensemble have been premiered and recorded by top musicians and ensembles in the Greatbatch School of Music. Jerbrel's Drum Corps composition entitled "Conversational Jazz" was featured on SciMax Radio. Jerbrel has also served as the arranger for indoor drumlines in Belgium Germany, Panorama California, Chula Vista California, Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Florida, NY, China, and Japan. The arrangement of the "doxology" was performed in Germany, March of 2017 by the Killian Wind Orchestra, and by another ensemble from Germany, fall of 2016. Recently, Jerbrel has had multiple pieces purchased by Perishing's own Band (United States President's Band). Aside from his own publishing, Jerbrel is an official composer for Tresona Music, a world known copyright/ licensing company for live music, theater, and other forms of public performances, and shares music with T.U.X peoples music in Texas.. An array of Jerbrel's wind ensemble/ marching band chorales have been performed by numerous groups across the globe, including the Hong Kong, Beijing (home of WGI China).
Jerbrel has had an arrangement of his drumline composition (Champion Groove) performed live on BBC News during the Royal Legion Remembrance Ceremony , as well as other drumline cadences performed during the Outback Bowl (US). While at Houghton University, many of Jerbrel's works for big band, jazz combo, and wind ensemble have been premiered and recorded by top musicians and ensembles in the Greatbatch School of Music. Jerbrel's Drum Corps composition entitled "Conversational Jazz" was featured on SciMax Radio. Jerbrel has also served as the arranger for indoor drumlines in Belgium Germany, Panorama California, Chula Vista California, Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Florida, NY, China, and Japan. The arrangement of the "doxology" was performed in Germany, March of 2017 by the Killian Wind Orchestra, and by another ensemble from Germany, fall of 2016. Recently, Jerbrel has had multiple pieces purchased by Perishing's own Band (United States President's Band). Aside from his own publishing, Jerbrel is an official composer for Tresona Music, a world known copyright/ licensing company for live music, theater, and other forms of public performances, and shares music with T.U.X peoples music in Texas.. An array of Jerbrel's wind ensemble/ marching band chorales have been performed by numerous groups across the globe, including the Hong Kong, Beijing (home of WGI China).
Jerbrel has been composing since the age of 8 and continues to prosper in this field. He has written over 100+ pieces for Marching Band, Drum Corps, Wind Ensemble, Choir, Indoor Percussion, Chamber ensembles, Orchestra, and drumline. He looks to serve ensembles, students, and educators that love to make and perform music just as much as he does.
A few composers that have inspired Jerbrel to write music are Richard Saucedo, Michael Sweeney, Samuel Hazo, Leonard Bernstein, Sean O'loughlin, Mariah Schneider, Erica Seguine, Dave Rivello, Aaron Copland, Percy Grainger, Igor Stravinsky, Robert Glasper, David H. Davies, Malcolm Bell, and Joseph Organisciak.
A few composers that have inspired Jerbrel to write music are Richard Saucedo, Michael Sweeney, Samuel Hazo, Leonard Bernstein, Sean O'loughlin, Mariah Schneider, Erica Seguine, Dave Rivello, Aaron Copland, Percy Grainger, Igor Stravinsky, Robert Glasper, David H. Davies, Malcolm Bell, and Joseph Organisciak.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5–6
Why Jerbrel Bowens Music? |
In today's world, we as educators have many options to choose from for our next wind ensemble, marching band, drum corps, choir, solo, Jazz, and chamber ensemble performances.
One of the things that sets Jerbrel Bowens Music apart from other composers and publishing companies is the direct service that you will receive from someone who has a passion to serve the music education and music performance community. My commitment to excellence allows for all transactions and music making opportunities to run smoothly both here on my website, and in your classroom. Me being a music educator myself, I know that some school budgets may not call for new music to be purchased and performed. Here at Jerbrel Bowens Music I am always willing to write music for ensembles or soloists who would love to premier new music but may not have the means to fully fund a commission. Let Jerbrel Bowens Music be the choice for your next performance. Thank you. Sincerely, Jerbrel M. Bowens |