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I am Ed Byrne, a composer/arranger with a career spanning teaching, performance, and writing across renowned ensembles. I’m arranging for bands, conducting ensembles, and sharing a lifelong passion for jazz with students and audiences around the world.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Director of Jazz and Wind Departments; Full-Time Faculty at Dalton School
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1989Directed junior and high school jazz and wind programs; directed (hs/ms) jazz ensembles and workshops; produced and arranged three student jazz LPs; provided studio instruction across instruments; lecturer in Jazz History and Jazz Literature.
Lecturer: Jazz History, Jazz Literature, History of Western Art Music at Baruch College (City College of the City University of New York)
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978Lectured on jazz history and literature; founded and directed jazz/brass ensembles; produced student and faculty jazz concerts.
Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation, Theory, Ear Training, History, Literature, Arranging at Berklee College
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1973Directed Jazz Ensembles, Combos, and Workshops; studio trombone; compiled a substantial library of original compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions; produced student and faculty concerts.
Trombone Soloist; Composer/Arranger; Clinician: Trombone, Arranging, Composition, Improvisation at Maynard Ferguson Orchestra
January 1, 1973 - January 1, 1974US and Canadian tours; performed as trombone soloist; contributed arrangements and compositions; provided clinical instruction on trombone and improvisation.
Lecturer / Full-Time Assistant Professor; Theory, Arranging, Composition, Ear Training, Improvisation, Jazz History at University of the Arts, Philadelphia
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Taught theory, arranging, composition, ear training, improvisation, and jazz history; directed jazz ensembles; conducted jazz workshops; Studio Trombone; advised Masters degree projects.
Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Theory at Attila Zoller Vermont Jazz Center
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Led Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Theory sessions; contributed to community and student education.
Co-Founder; Board Member; Administrator; Faculty Liaison; Improvisation; Theory at Valley Community Music School / Greenfield Community College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Co-founded and helped administer programs; served on the board; liaison to faculty; directed improvisation and theory instruction; directed ensembles and workshops.
Lecturer: Jazz History; Jazz Trombone Ensemble; Studio Trombone; Masters Degree Projects Advisor at University of Rhode Island
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Lectured in Jazz History; directed Jazz Trombone Ensemble; Studio Trombone instruction; advised Masters degree projects.
Lecturer: Jazz History, Jazz Literature, History of Western Art Music at Baruch College
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978Lecturer in Jazz History, Jazz Literature, and History of Western Art Music
Trombone Soloist, Composer/Arranger; Clinician at Maynard Ferguson Orchestra
January 1, 1973 - January 1, 1974US and Canadian tours; trombone soloist; composer/arranger; clinician
Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation, Theory, Ear Training, History, Literature; Directed Jazz Ensembles at Berklee College
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1973Full-time faculty; directed jazz ensembles, combos, and workshops; studio trombone; compiled extensive library of original compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions; produced student and faculty concerts
Lecturer: Theory, Arranging, Composition, Ear Training, Improvisation, Jazz History; Jazz Ensembles; Jazz Workshops; Studio Trombone; Advisor, Masters Degree Projects at University of the Arts, Philadelphia
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Full-time Assistant Professor; taught theory, arranging, composition, ear training, improvisation, and jazz history; directed ensembles; studio trombone; advised masters degree projects
Advisor, Masters Degree Projects; Jazz Improvisation; Jazz Theory at Attila Zoller Vermont Jazz Center
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Advisor for Masters Degree Projects; taught Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Theory
Co-Founder; Board Member; Administrator; Faculty Liaison; Improvisation; Lecturer in Theory, Arranging, Composition, Jazz History; Directed Jazz Ensembles, Combos, Workshops at Valley Community Music School / Greenfield Community College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994Co-founder; board member; administrator; faculty liaison; taught improvisation and theory; directed ensembles, combos, and workshops
Lecturer: Jazz History; Jazz Trombone Ensemble; Studio Jazz Trombone at University of Rhode Island
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Lectured on Jazz History; directed Jazz Trombone Ensemble; Studio Jazz Trombone
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Jazz Studies at New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Master of Music - Jazz/Trombone at New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1972Bachelor of Science - Music Education at West Chester University, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1968Doctor of Musical Arts - Jazz Studies at New England Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Master of Music - Jazz/Trombone at New England Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1972Bachelor of Science - Music Education at West Chester University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1968Qualifications
Best Trombone Soloist Nominee - Latin New York
January 1, 1976 - December 18, 2025Down Beat Hall of Fame Scholarship
January 1, 1968 - December 18, 2025New England Conservatory of Music Scholarship
January 1, 1971 - December 18, 2025New England Conservatory of Music Scholarship
January 1, 1996 - December 18, 2025Down Beat Hall of Fame Scholarship
January 1, 1968 - December 21, 2025Best Trombone Soloist Nominee - Latin New York
January 1, 1976 - December 21, 2025New England Conservatory Scholarship
January 1, 1971 - December 21, 2025New England Conservatory Scholarship
January 1, 1996 - December 21, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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