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Clinician: Scott Cowan

Dr. Scott Cowen is an Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University, where he directs the University Jazz Orchestra, coaches chamber ensembles, and teaches jazz theory, applied jazz brass and jazz appreciation.

He previously held faculty positions at the New England Conservatory of Music, Berklee College of Music, Longly School of Music, and Florida International University. Dr. Cowan's performing experience includes appearances on trumpet with the University of Miami's Jazz Faculty Septet, the Ron Miller Ensemble, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, and the Palm Beach Pops Orchestra.

He has been featured as a guest soloist with the New England Conservatory Brass Ensemble and as a guest artist at the Glen Miller Festival. His jazz compositions have received premieres at the International Association for Jazz Education conference and the Boston Globe Jazz Festival. Extensive recordings of his compositions for large and small groups have been made with premiere performing ensembles at the University of Miami.