“...Jordan provided six outstanding clinics, each full of excellent pedagogical information, technical improvements, musical suggestions, and inspirational direction. Each clinic was tailored to the musical maturity level of that group: from our sixth orchestra, up to our most advanced orchestra just one week before our Honor Orchestra performance at TMEA. I know that all our students walked away just as rejuvenated as our faculty did.”
“Enjoyed having Jordan come to FMHS and work with 3 of our orchestras! Students left feeling so inspired and refreshed on all their music!”
Jordan in rehearsal with the American Youth Philharmonic in their preparation of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. April 11, 2023.
Pulling on years of experience in conducting, clinics, teaching, adjudication, coaching, and consulting, Jordan offers a variety of music education services:
Adjudication / Assessment
Pre-Assessment Evaluation
Clinics
Festival Guest Conducting
Professional Development
Conductor training for music educators
Score study training
The Art of Rehearsal
Talks to students
Careers in music
Conducting
Music Entrerpreneurship
“The kids loved him and he really challenged and guided them toward a deeper level of musicianship. Thank you Jordan Smith! You’re the man!”
“Jordan Smith worked with all of our groups today and the students learned SO MUCH! Thank you, Jordan!”
Coaching and Private Study
Jordan has coached and taught a range of conducting students and professional colleagues: from undergraduate conducting, to elective courses in summer orchestra camps, to private instruction of post-graduate students, and has mentored many young conductors.
“Jordan’s expertise and guidance have not only helped me navigate musical complexities but have also fostered a greater sense of confidence and assurance in my role as
a conductor.
The personalized nature of his coaching has empowered me to take risks, experiment with different approaches, and help me be more confident on the podium.”
Director of Orchestral Studies | University of Portland
“Jordan’s guidance was invaluable in analyzing and improving my own rehearsals… After each session, I came away with specific goals, ideas, and plans to improve my next rehearsal.
I hope Jordan will someday provide us with a book outlining all of his research, thoughts, and suggestions to improve the art of rehearsal. Such a book would be a valuable resource and reference for conductors of all backgrounds, and especially for conductors in the early stages of their careers.
But in the meantime, Jordan offers rehearsal coaching to conductors looking for an extra set of eyes and ears as they work to improve their rehearsals. I highly recommend Jordan to conductors hoping to improve their rehearsal time with individualized, actionable advice and training.”
– Peter Olson, DMA
Music Director | McLennan Community Orchestra
“Jordan was a fantastic conducting teacher. He set realistic and clear goals for each lesson. In his lessons, he was friendly, professional and excellent at explaining the concepts in an approachable fashion. He covered everything from diverse repertoire, to orchestral instrument tendencies, to the physical motions used and more. I feel that not only do I now have a greater ability to conduct, but also that the conducting has helped my ensemble playing as well. ”
To learn more about rehearsal coaching, visit artofrehearsal.com.
Higher Education
Courses Taught:
Western Music Survey (Majors)
Orchestra
Student Teacher Supervision
Introduction to Conducting
Instrumental Methods
Orchestral Conducting
Wind and Percussion Pedagogy for the Orchestra Conductor (Graduate)
