Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

Involve Your Students

April 25, 2026April 24, 2026 jedscottEducation, Leadership

Every time I add student participation in planning and leadership, I’m glad I did.

The Only Bad Choice

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature

The only bad choice is no choice at all.

Year In Review Day

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 jedscottRehearsal Technique

Do you ever give your rehearsal over to a year-in-review day?

We Won’t Move On

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 jedscottEducation, Rehearsal Technique

Holding ground in discomfort is a teacher superpower.

Eventually

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 jedscottAces, Choral Music, Commissioning, Recommended Reading/Listening

I’m excited to share the marvelous new piece The Rockford Aces premiered this week.

Evolve

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 jedscottPerforming

Consistency is important; so is evolution.

Get In The Game

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 jedscottCommissioning

If you are thinking about commissioning: get in the game.

Grow With Each Performance

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 jedscottPerforming

The beauty of multiple performances is the chance to grow.

Third Performance Mentality

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 jedscottPerforming

There’s something about the third performance.

Pre-Premiere Premiere

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 jedscottAces, Commissioning, Human Nature, Performing

How do you lower the anxiety of a world premiere performance?