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Hi there and welcome to my Twine Page! My name is Jeff and I’m a musician. I specialize in both composition (traditional and film) and violin performance. What sets me apart is my vast professional experience AND my ability to

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Hi there and welcome to my Twine Page! My name is Jeff and I’m a musician. I specialize in both composition (traditional and film) and violin performance. What sets me apart is my vast professional experience AND my ability to compose quickly and professionally. One of my strongest skillsets is the ability to create music that perfectly FITS the story being told. In the past year my compositions have been played in Telluride, Norway, and Naples, FL. My performing has brought me to the SING! Festival in

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Hi there and welcome to my Twine Page!

My name is Jeff and I’m a musician. I specialize in both composition (traditional and film) and violin performance. What sets me apart is my vast professional experience AND my ability to compose quickly and professionally. One of my strongest skillsets is the ability to create music that perfectly FITS the story being told.

In the past year my compositions have been played in Telluride, Norway, and Naples, FL. My performing has brought me to the SING! Festival in Nashville and to solo concerts in Colorado and Florida.

As a traditional composer I have written a lot for string groups, chamber ensembles, and have created unique arrangements as well. I also collaborate and write music that accompanies the visual artists and film. I am able to write music that accompanies the visual and story-like elements (See below for a list of commissions/performances).

As a violinist I am also highly skilled – able to play and record in both classical, jazz, and cross-over styles. I have played with the Naples Philharmonic (15 years), have done solo recitals all over the United States, and can also do gypsy jazz, improvisation, and live looping.


Here is a list of my recent composition and performance experiences:

Composition Commissions/Performances:
Commission (6 works): The Village School (2023-4)
Performance: Blackbird, Arise – Masterworks Festival Faculty Recital (2023)
Commission (3 works): The Village School (Choir, Steel Drum, Prepared Piano) (2023)
Commission: Telluride Chamber Music Association with Choreographer (2022)
Commission: Wright Opera House – Music inspired by artist Ann Dettmar (2021)
Performance: Sonic Sojourns - Concerts for Living Composers (2017-18)
Commission: Naples Art Association (sponsor: Lighthouse Collier County)- It’s Elemental (2017)
Commission: by Marco Island Center for the Arts – Music inspired by artist Emily James (2015)
Commission: Thomas Riley Gallery – Music inspired by artist Arturo Samaniego (2015)
Commission: Von Liebig Art Center – program “For the Birds” with artist John Costin (2015)
Commission: Naples Conservancy – Music inspired by artist Dennis Goodman (2015-17)
Performance: Euphónte - Naples Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble, Daniels Pavilion (2013)

Violin Performances:
Solo Recitals – OCPAG and Blue Sage Arts Center (Colorado) (Summer 2024)
Orchestra with Getty Music Ensemble, SING conference Nashville (2023)
Solo Recitals - Wright Opera House (2022), Blue Sage Arts Center (2021), OCPAG (2021)
Opera Naples Gala (2020)
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Houston Symphony substitute (2006)
Tanglewood Fellow, guest (2004-5)
Aspen Music Festival Fellow (2001)

Education:
Jeff received his PhD from CUNY Grad Center, is an alum of Indiana University School of Music, and has been a fellow at both Tanglewood and Aspen Music Festival.

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Skills

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Ableton Live
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Experience Level

GarageBand
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Theme Tune
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Ableton Live
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Education

B.M. (Violin Performance) at Indiana University School of Music (Bloomington)
December 20, 2000
Dean's Scholarship
M.M. Violin Performance at University of Akron
May 20, 2003
Grad Assistant
M.M. Music Composition at University of Akron
May 23, 2004
Ph. D. Music Composition at City University of New York - Grad. Center
December 10, 2009
Provost Fellow

Qualifications

Special Music Award, International Music Composition Contest (Oslo, Norway)
February 10, 2024 - February 10, 2024
(Based on composition for Ann Dettmer's art)
Commission - Telluride Chamber Music Association
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
For composition "The Woven Thread"
CFAMC Annual Conference
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Performance of "Psalm 22"

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization

Testimonials

May 2024
by Beth Thomas, Festival Coordinator
from Naples Botanical Garden

Night Lights Music Series

Jeff Leigh has long been a fan-favorite during Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden at Naples Botanical Garden. He interacts well with the audience and is a consummate professional with staff. We look forward to working with him again next season.
May 2024
by John Costin
from John Costin Graphics

For the Birds

Jeff performed an original composition relating to the artwork contained in my exhibition. It was quite impressive and moving.
    uniE613 Mary Did You Know - Arrangement and Remix
    A unique combination of violin, piano and hip hop creates an incredible rendition of "Mary did you know" that you won't soon forget! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXIvY9Pxy9Y&list=PL1lecrkeo7ICtnWTUt7u9TpLf1_I1VLlj&index=5
    uniE613 Futuristic Ambient Sounds
    This is an electronic work that creates a sound world that is futuristic and somewhat bleak. These sounds are ideal for a video game or background for a futuristic short film. videogame futuristic bleak
    uniE613 Psalm 23 - song composition
    This is a song for soprano, accompanied by harp, violin, and clarinet. It follows the trajectory of the text and is a wonderful composition. Psalm VocalComposition Composer Violinist
    uniE613 Atmosphere - composition
    This composition is simply about the beauty and glory of creation. The words of the Psalmist come to mind: "The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork." (Psalm 19:1). To this day, when I look upon all that is above us, I am still filled with awe and wonder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPCnUxnPb8Q
    uniE613 God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen - arrangement and violin performance
    This song is my arrangement of the beloved Christmas classic. It was created via live looping: improvised bass , percussion, and violin during the performance. It was recorded live at the Naples Botanical Gardens' Night Lights Series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb-_9P8DKLE&list=PL1lecrkeo7ICYZWBaiDe5FkS5qio2Kk7F&index=2
    uniE613 Roasted and Toasted - composition for Eb Clarinet and Piano
    This composition is for Eb Clarinet and Piano. It's a morning tale! Roasted (coffee) and Toasted (food/getting tired), what every morning is like for me. This would be a great song to accompany a fun short film as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AtqvL_PMs&list=PL1lecrkeo7IBHeCPFjU_cK7d1KLR99n9g&index=2
    uniE613 Blackbird, an arrangement of the Beatle's Classic (violin & clarinet)
    This piece is based on the Beatles' Blackbird. It's an arrangement for violin and clarinet and is a lot of fun to play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD0_pYMtHoE&list=PL1lecrkeo7IBHeCPFjU_cK7d1KLR99n9g
    uniE613 Violin Performance - Swing Gitan
    This is my arrangement of Angelo DeBarre's "Swing Gitan." It is truly a masterpiece in the Gypsy Jazz genre. This is my live performance at the Wright Opera House in Ouray, Colorado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUKSisO4P9k&list=PL1lecrkeo7ICYZWBaiDe5FkS5qio2Kk7F
    uniE613 Music for Nature Photography by Dennis Goodman
    This is a Violin and strings composition to accompany a visual film of Southwest Florida nature scenes caught via the photography of Dennis Goodman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_aSDv9FYGE&list=PL1lecrkeo7IANtlcSSQagUOeR3zXrrSL8&index=4
    uniE613 Composition for Artist Ann Dettmer
    This composition is based on a beautiful piece of art by Ann Dettmar. I met Ann a few years back and it was such a pleasure to be able to set music to some of her artwork last year. The art is a snowy scene in small Colorado town, simply titled "6th and Main." Here's the youtube video of the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSCKH7cHV0I