Jed Scott Music – arrange • compose • conduct

What We Sound Like

October 31, 2026October 31, 2026 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique, Vocal Jazz

I’m not interested in a platonic ideal of sound. I’m interested in what we sound like.

Fall Concerts 2026

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 jedscottAces, Repertoire List, Shades, Vocal Jazz

Please enjoy the first concerts from my ensembles this fall!

Divisi Spreadsheets

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique

The best way to assign divisi is with a spreadsheet.

Second Performance Timing

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 jedscottGrowth, Performing

How soon after your first performance should you perform again?

Best Musical Feeling

October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 jedscottArranging, Commissioning, Composition, Performing

I don’t know a better musical feeling than a premiere of something you’ve written.

The Same Meeting

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 jedscottLeadership

How do you avoid having the same meeting over and over?

Step Back in Rehearsal

October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 jedscottPractice, Rehearsal Technique

What takes you out of actual rehearsal work during rehearsal?

Why You Made That Mistake

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 jedscottMusic Literacy, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

Anyone can fix a mistake in rehearsal. There’s a better way.

Vocal Jazz Podcast

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 jedscottRecommended Reading/Listening, Vocal Jazz

Please take a little time to tune in to this new podcast.

What Do You Do With Your Nerves?

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature, Performing

As I see it, there are three possibilities.