Jacob Harrison – Past Concerts

Jacob Harrison is an Associate Professor of Conducting at Texas State University and the Director of the Texas State Symphony Orchestra. He also conducts major student opera productions.

Dr. Harrison holds both the Doctoral of Musical Arts degree in Orchestral Conducting and the Master of Music Education degree from Arizona State University. He earned his Bachelor of Music Performance degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously served as the director of orchestral activities and taught advanced conducting at Iowa State University. In 2014, Dr. Harrison received two awards for his teaching at ISU, the Early Achievement in Teaching and the Shakeshaft Master Teacher award.

A sought-after conductor, clinician, and educator, Dr. Harrison is a regular guest conductor with professional orchestras, honor ensembles, and music festivals throughout the country.