Jason K. Fettig

About Jason

Jason K. Fettig is the current Director of University Bands at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He leads all aspects of the historic band program, conducts the flagship Symphony Band, and directs the comprehensive graduate program in wind conducting. Prior to joining the faculty at UofM, Fettig was the 28th Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C., where he served as Music Advisor to three U.S. Presidents. He has appeared in performance in 49 states and abroad at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Severance Hall, Chicago Symphony Center, and the Kennedy Center, and live performances under his baton are frequently heard on National Public Radio. While leading the Marine Band, Fettig spearheaded several internationally recognized programs and projects, including ten produced albums, and the re-recording of the complete marches of John Philip Sousa, accompanied by free publicly available performance editions. He has commissioned and/or conducted the world premieres of more than 50 new works for winds and has collaborated with world class artists ranging from pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and violinist Joshua Bell to Gloria Estafan and Lady Gaga.

Throughout his career, Fettig has been deeply involved in music education, and has served as a clinician or visiting instructor at over 40 colleges and universities and countless secondary schools across the nation. He implemented several educational resources through the Marine Band, including the popular "Digital Rehearsal Hall" series. Fettig currently serves as the President of the National Band Association and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including membership in the American Bandmasters Association, the 2023 Medal of Honor from the Midwest Clinic, a New York Emmy Award, and an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from his alma mater, UMass.