Scott Weiss is the Director of Orchestras and the Sarah Bolick Smith Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of South Carolina where he conducts the USC Symphony Orchestra and teaches conducting. He regularly guest conducts major symphony orchestras throughout China, and he has taught internationally at leading schools and conservatories of music. He has a series of professional recordings on major record labels and has commissioned and premiered dozens of new works.
Biographical Profile
College
School of Music
Department
Music
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Creative activity, Teaching
Countries
China, Taiwan, Luxembourg, Mexico
Description
I regularly travel to Asia (China in particular) where I conduct professional and university symphony orchestras and wind ensembles, teach conducting, and coach chamber music.
Institution/Entity
ShenZhen Symphony Orchestra, Central Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Shin-Shiang Wind Orchestra (Taipei), Shanghai Jiao-Tong University, Bayi Symphonic Band, US-China Cultural and Educational Foundation, and many others.
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
Music
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Personal Focus Areas
Conducting, New music, Recording
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN
Musical Training-Trumpet Performance
2013
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
D.M.
Conducting
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
M.A.
Conducting
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
Membership
Member
World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles
Membership
Member
College Band Directors National Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
Present
Director of Bands, School of Music
University of South Carolina
Present
Sarah Bolick Smith Distinguished Professor of Music, School of Music
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
Honor
Inductee
American Bandmasters Association
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