Jacob Reed began drumming on his brother’s guitar case and never stopped. While studying music at the Durham School of the Arts he trained with the area’s drum guru Frank Worrell. After graduating he attended the Ohio State University where he played in a myriad of ensembles and studied percussion with Susan Powell and jazz drums with Joe Ong - a true sage in art and life. With fifteen years of performing experience in various styles, Jacob has toured the country with Raleigh legend the Inflicted Spoon, worked professionally as a jazz drummer and formed lasting relationships with musicians on both sides of the Atlantic.
Dance Accompanist
As a dance composer and accompanist, Jacob Reed brings an integrated approach to any music and dance class. Jacob has accompanyed classes in The Ohio State University Department of Dance, the Governor’s School of North Carolina and Ballet Met Columbus. In addition, Jacob has collaborated with numerous choreographers, co-led interdisciplinary projects and taught music workshops for dancers. He has conducted research exploring the potentials for cross media interaction in set and improvised structures of music and dance, and presented the conclusions in written and creative formats. Jacob has also studied Dalcroze Eurhythmics with Dr. David Frego, one of the leading experts in the field, and used the method to enhance teaching and other interactions with dancers. As a percussionist and jazz drummer, he is at home in the area of improvisation and can speak to the non-western elements involved in a study of music literature. As a collaborating composer Jacob brings creative impulse to his accompanying interacting with the nuances of movement. As an educator Jacob uses his classroom experience to understand individual teaching styles and find ways to facilitate each. |
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