“...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.
Jordan is a native of Dallas, one of several outstanding environments in the country for music education. Jordan has offered clinics and talks for some of the country's best bands and orchestras.
Pulling on years of experience in adjudication, clinics, teaching, and consulting, Jordan offers a variety of music education services:
Adjudication (ES, MS, HS. Band, Choir, Orchestra, Solo, Ensemble)
Clinics
Consulting / Coaching
District / School System Professional Development Sessions
Guest Conducting
Conducting training for music educators
Score study coaching
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!”
Conducting
Jordan has taught a range of conducting students: from undergraduate conducting, to elective courses in summer orchestra camps, to private instruction of post-graduate students, and has mentored many young conductors.
“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. ”
Higher Education
Courses Taught:
Western Music Survey (Majors)
Orchestra
Student Teacher Supervision
Introduction to Conducting
Instrumental Methods
Orchestral Conducting
