Dr. Jason S. Ladd is in his first year leading the Marquette University Symphony Orchestra.  He will also serve as director of the Marquette Symphonic Band as well as assisting with the Marquette Pep Band. His previous positions include teaching in the public schools in the cities of Oswego (NY) and Syracuse (NY) and also serving as an adjunct professor in tuba and euphonium at Syracuse University. Musicians he has performed with include the national touring company of Chicago, vocalist Nancy Wilson, saxophonist Dave Liebman, tubist Howard Johnson, and conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama. 

 

Dr. Ladd received a Bachelor’s degree in Tuba Performance and Music Education from the Eastman School of Music, Master’s degrees in Tuba Performance and Music Education from Syracuse University, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education and Conducting from Florida State University. 

 

As a composer, his works have been read by the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Cassatt Quartet, and the Eppes Quartet as well as having works performed by the Eastman School of Music’s Tuba Mirum and the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble. 

 

Currently, Dr. Ladd serves on the advisory board for MENC’s Music Educator’s Journal. His memberships include the American Federation of Musicians, American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Pi Kappa Lambda.

Jason S. Ladd, PhD, can be contacted by phone (414.288.7476) or by email (jason.ladd@marquette.edu).