JACLYN BREEZE
Jaclyn Breeze (b. 1999) is a composer and flutist from Rochester, NY who works to craft pieces and programs that foster community between artists and audiences. Described as “inspiring, accessible, and distinctly her own,” Jaclyn’s works bridge modern composition and classical jazz harmony. Her pieces have been commissioned and performed by groups in North America, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, her work has been performed by Balance Campaign (2024), the Society for New Music (2024, 2023, 2022), at Songfest (2023), Brass USA (2022), and on Classic FM (2022, 2023). Commissioners range from students to large organizations including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Leroy Anderson Family, and the Society for New Music. She earned her M.M. in composition from Syracuse University.
As a flutist, Jaclyn is passionate about performing the works of living composers and commissioning new pieces for flute. So far, she has commissioned eleven new works and performed fifteen world premiers. She enjoys putting together programs that will teach audiences about the extensive capabilities of the instrument and create conversations between herself and the audience. She is a member of Duo Scambio, a contemporary flute/piano duo. She earned her B.S. in Flute Performance from Roberts Wesleyan University.
Jaclyn is also passionate about teaching, having worked as a theory TA at Syracuse University while earning her Certificate of University Teaching. She also teaches privately and is currently the host of Jazz 90.1’s Kidz Zone (2023-), which provides lessons and activities for families to do together to learn more about jazz artists. Jaclyn is also a certified piano technician and serves as the pianist and music director at Holley Presbyterian.
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