Jeff Dunn is a multifaceted arts leader, educator, and performer, dedicated to helping musicians develop both the musical and non-musical skills needed in the 21st century.  Currently serving as the Program Manager at the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music, Jeff provides individualized career and grant advising for undergraduate and graduate students.  He oversees initiatives including the Eastman Leadership Academy, Bootcamp, and Conference, manages grant programs, and teaches career and leadership courses at Eastman.

A versatile trombonist, Jeff has performed with ensembles such as the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Binghamton Philharmonic, and has played for musicals at the REV Theatre in Auburn, NY.  As a chamber musician, he has performed with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Brass Quintet, the Texas Brass Ensemble, and the Outer Loop Quartet, which was named the winner of the 2021 American Trombone Quartet Competition.  He is currently the Instructor of Low Brass at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York, and has previously taught at Ithaca College, the University of Rochester, and the Eastman Community Music School.

An advocate for high quality education for young trombonists, Jeff founded the Texas Trombone Institute.  During his tenure as the President, the nonprofit provided an annual summer program for students in Tomball, TX, as well as additional clinics, professional development for band directors, and resources for students.  Previously, Jeff was a Private Low Brass Instructor for the Tomball Independent School District, where he taught a large studio of trombone, euphonium, and tuba students, and directed the Tomball High School Trombone Choir and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble.

Jeff has presented clinics at the International Trombone Festival, the New York State School Music Association Conference, and the Texas Music Educators Association Convention.  Additional appearances include guest masterclasses for Mansfield University, Hamilton College, and Tarleton State University.  He is published by the International Trombone Association Journal, the Online Trombone Journal, Noteworthy: the International Women’s Brass Conference Newsletter, and has compositions published by Eighth Note Publications.

Jeff currently resides in Penfield, NY, along with his wife and daughter.  He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Ithaca College.  More information available at www.jeffdunntrombone.com.