jeffsleigh8464

Hi there and welcome to my Twine Page!

My name is Jeff and I’m a musician. I specialize in both composition (traditional and film) and violin performance. What sets me apart is my vast professional experience AND my ability to compose quickly and professionally. One of my strongest skillsets is the ability to create music that perfectly FITS the story being told.

In the past year my compositions have been played in Telluride, Norway, and Naples, FL. My performing has brought me to the SING! Festival in Nashville and to solo concerts in Colorado and Florida.

As a traditional composer I have written a lot for string groups, chamber ensembles, and have created unique arrangements as well. I also collaborate and write music that accompanies the visual artists and film. I am able to write music that accompanies the visual and story-like elements (See below for a list of commissions/performances).

As a violinist I am also highly skilled – able to play and record in both classical, jazz, and cross-over styles. I have played with the Naples Philharmonic (15 years), have done solo recitals all over the United States, and can also do gypsy jazz, improvisation, and live looping.

Here is a list of my recent composition and performance experiences:

Composition Commissions/Performances:
Commission (6 works): The Village School (2023-4)
Performance: Blackbird, Arise – Masterworks Festival Faculty Recital (2023)
Commission (3 works): The Village School (Choir, Steel Drum, Prepared Piano) (2023)
Commission: Telluride Chamber Music Association with Choreographer (2022)
Commission: Wright Opera House – Music inspired by artist Ann Dettmar (2021)
Performance: Sonic Sojourns - Concerts for Living Composers (2017-18)
Commission: Naples Art Association (sponsor: Lighthouse Collier County)- It’s Elemental (2017)
Commission: by Marco Island Center for the Arts – Music inspired by artist Emily James (2015)
Commission: Thomas Riley Gallery – Music inspired by artist Arturo Samaniego (2015)
Commission: Von Liebig Art Center – program “For the Birds” with artist John Costin (2015)
Commission: Naples Conservancy – Music inspired by artist Dennis Goodman (2015-17)
Performance: Euphónte - Naples Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble, Daniels Pavilion (2013)

Violin Performances:
Solo Recitals – OCPAG and Blue Sage Arts Center (Colorado) (Summer 2024)
Orchestra with Getty Music Ensemble, SING conference Nashville (2023)
Solo Recitals - Wright Opera House (2022), Blue Sage Arts Center (2021), OCPAG (2021)
Opera Naples Gala (2020)
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Houston Symphony substitute (2006)
Tanglewood Fellow, guest (2004-5)
Aspen Music Festival Fellow (2001)

Education:
Jeff received his PhD from CUNY Grad Center, is an alum of Indiana University School of Music, and has been a fellow at both Tanglewood and Aspen Music Festival.