Jeffrey Hoover

Biography

Jeffrey Hoover's works - ranging from soloist to symphony orchestra - have received recognition through the Premio Musicale Città di Trieste (symphonic composition), the 2° Concorso Internazionale  L. Russolo (electro-acoustic music), Mu Phi Epsilon, the Lancaster Fine Arts Festival, Universal Edition / SMP Press Contemporary Music award, grants, publications fellowships and more than 25 commissions.  He is a member of the ACME roster of Mu Phi Epsilon, recognized for distinguished achievement as a composer. 
 
One unique aspect of Hoover’s creative output is the joining of his compositions with his paintings, creating synergistic works that intrigue and captivate audiences and performers.  His work is seen in exhibitions and in concerts where his paintings are projected while musicians perform his music.  Hoover’s experience as a performer includes both classical and jazz music, as saxophonist and conductor.  His book The Arts and Society: Making New Worlds is published by Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Jeffrey Hoover was born on September 11, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana. He holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (Composition and Interdisciplinary Fine Arts) from Texas Tech University, as well as a M.M. and Bch.Sc. from Ball State University.  His career in higher education has included both faculty and administrative appointments.  He resides in Sacramento, California, USA. 

Jeffrey Hoover may be contacted at jeffreyhoovercomposer@gmail.com  or through his website https://jeffreyhoovermusic.com