Currently a freelance musician in Chicagoland,
Jennifer Crosby is a new vibrant face on Chicagoland’s conducting scene.
Creating opportunities for music making and enriching musical artistic
experiences for persons in her community is a great passion for Jennifer.
Originally from Montana, Jennifer began studying both instrumental performance
and conducting at a very young age, which included studying at the Kennedy
Center in their summer student program. After that she continued her education
at the University of Northern Colorado, where she graduated with a Bachelor of
Music Degree. Then in 2002 she moved to Chicagoland and studied music with
members of the Chicago Symphony, and then continued her education at
Northwestern University and graduated with a Master of Music Degree is 2006.
Jennifer is the Music Director for the Bensenville Chamber Orchestra as well as
the Round Lake Area Concert Band. She has enjoyed conducting many ensembles
including groups at DePaul University, University Of Great Falls, and
Chicagoland’s Silhouette Players Musical Theater Productions. She has studied
with many national conductors including, Dr. Robert Hasty, Associate Director of
Orchestras, Northwestern University, Dr. Richard Mayne, Associate Director of
Bands, University of Northern Colorado, Elizabeth Schulze, National Symphony
Orchestra, Associate Conductor and Dr. Kyle Prescott, Director of Bands, Florida
Atlantic University. Jennifer lives in Evanston with her husband John and when
she is not enjoying teaching or performing music, you can sometimes catch her at
the beach enjoying failed attempts at lake surfing.
To read more about Jennifer please visit her on her web page.
www.jcrosbymusic.com