Jean Laurenz

About Jean

Jean Laurenz, the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an eclectic musician who loves variety and collaboration. She primarily performs with Seraph Brass and the Wisconsin Brass Quintet. A soloist and chamber musician, Laurenz has enjoyed varied appearances with artists including Adele, The Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, and the New York Philharmonic. Also a passionate vocalist and stage performer, Laurenz builds multi-layered interdisciplinary projects which combine theatre, singing, trumpet, visual media, and storytelling. Most recently, Laurenz produced an award-winning film and multimedia work, DESCENDED. She has also toured Europe with Lucerne Festival’s dance and theatrical production of Divamania. You can hear her on albums including Azul, with Yo-Yo Ma and The Knights, and in DESCENDED released through Bright Shiny Things. Laurenz holds degrees in Trumpet Performance and Choral Education from Yale University and Northwestern University. She is a passionate educator and teaching artist. Laurenz has curated interactive youth and community concerts for Carnegie Hall, The Boston Symphony, and Handel and Haydn Society.

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