NYU Jazz arranging and composition faculty member Rich Shemaria moved to New York City from Southern California in 1985, forming his own big band, the Rich Shemaria Jazz Orchestra. During the early 1990s, he was a participant in the BMI Composers Workshops under the direction of Bob Brookmeyer and Manny Albam. Rich later moved to Helsinki, Finland where he served as musical director for the UMO Jazz Orchestra, the national radio big band of Finland. While in residence, he toured with Natalie Cole and conducted performances with artists Michael Brecker, Mercer Ellington, Roy Hargrove, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marvin Stamm, Steve Turre, Houston Person, Randy Johnston and Nicholas Payton. Music Composition Faculty: Rich Shemaria
NYU Jazz arranging and composition faculty member Rich Shemaria moved to New York City from Southern California in 1985, forming his own big band, the Rich Shemaria Jazz Orchestra. During the early 1990s, he was a participant in the BMI Composers Workshops under the direction of Bob Brookmeyer and Manny Albam. Rich later moved to Helsinki, Finland where he served as musical director for the UMO Jazz Orchestra, the national radio big band of Finland. While in residence, he toured with Natalie Cole and conducted performances with artists Michael Brecker, Mercer Ellington, Roy Hargrove, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marvin Stamm, Steve Turre, Houston Person, Randy Johnston and Nicholas Payton. Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777 - New York, NY 10012 - 212 998 5424
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