My guest today is Dr. Jessie Thoman. Jessie is the professor of Horn and Music History at University of Tennessee, Martin and earned her degrees at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam (BM), The Ohio State University (MM, MA) and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music (DM). Jessie is a regular performer with professional orchestras around the country and has shared the stage with artist such as Jeff Nelsen, Andre Watts, Leonard Slatkin, Michel Camilo, Sylvia McNair, Eric Ruske, Maureen McGovern and Byron Stripling.
Jessie is also the cofounder of the Mirari Brass Quintet (www.miraribrass.com) which maintains a busy performing and touring schedule presenting master classes and recitals in public schools, colleges, universities, and performance halls all over the United States.
Jessie and I first met when she gave me a horn lesson shortly after completing her doctorate with Jeff Nelsen at IU. She suggested I look into studying with him at some point… so I did! We recently reconnected and I have been reminded how amazing she is. Jessie is a deeply genuine person who openly shares her experiences to help others in an honest and inspiring way. I know you were going to enjoy this as our first of many conversations on this podcast.
Contact information and links
- Instagram: @jkthoman
- Facebook page: facebook.com/JessieThoman
- Mirari Brass Quintet: www.miraribrass.com