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Jason Tramm
Birth nameJason Chris Tramm
Born (1974-12-29) 29 December 1974 (age 49)
Rockland County, New York
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Conductor
  • Professor
Years active2003–present
Websitewww.jasontramm.net

Jason Chris Tramm is an American music conductor and professor and Director of Choral Activities at Seton Hall University.[1][2]

He currently holds the position of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor at MidAtlantic Opera, where he debuted at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium In 2015, with a program titled A Prayer for Peace.[3]

His performance, featured compositions by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams, and Saygun, received an standing ovation, prompting plans for two annual performances at Carnegie Hall.[4]

Previously, he served as the Artistic Director of the New Jersey State Opera from 2008 to 2012, collaborating with opera voices such as Samuel Ramey, Vladimir Galouzine, and Angela Brown. [5]

He also currently the Executive Director of the Light Opera of New Jersey, the Music Director of the Putnam Chorale, and Music Director of the Taghkanic Chorale.[6]

His work with the opera garnered regional Emmy Award recognition for the 2009 HDTV broadcast of "Verdi Requiem: Live from Ocean Grove" on PBS affiliate NJN.[7]

Early life and music education

Tramm was born on December 29, 1974, to Joan Anne Tramm (née Weininger) and John Carl Tramm in Rockland County, New York[8]. His passion for music manifested at a young age when he sang as a soprano soloist at Saint Thomas Church in West Nyack, N.Y. Tramm's encompass various instruments, including piano, viola, and string instruments. [9]

He pursued his formal music education at the Crane School and the Hartt School, earning degrees in music. Tramm furthered his studies in conducting, obtaining a doctoral degree from Rutgers University, where he was honored with the Presidential Fellowship.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Putnam Chorale Names New Conductor – The Current". 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  2. ^ "Interview With a Maestro Jason Tramm became conductor of the Putnam Chorale in July". 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  3. ^ Nutt, Bill. "'Prayer for Peace' offered at Carnegie Hall Oct. 17". Courier News. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  4. ^ "Seton Hall Chorus Performs in Bernstein's Candide - Seton Hall University". www.shu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  5. ^ "Jason Tramm – Narnia Festival". Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  6. ^ Robinson, Simone. "Light Opera of New Jersey Names SHU Professor, Jason Tramm as New Executive Director - Seton Hall University". www.shu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  7. ^ a b "Voices of COVID-19 - Jason Tramm | National Association of Teachers of Singing". www.nats.org. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  8. ^ Necula, Maria-Cristina (22 May 2020). "A Conductor's Perspective: Maestro Jason Tramm". Woman Around Town.
  9. ^ Pine, Laurie A. (2012-11-16). "The Melodic Influences of Maestro Jason Tramm | Seton Hall Magazine". blogs.shu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-09.