Jeffrey Freeman

Adjunct Assistant Professor
Low Brass Studio, Music Technology, Chamber Brass Ensemble, Trombone Choir, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Phone: (936) 261-3316
Email: jjfreeman@pvamu.edu

Jeff is in his 21st year as Lecturer III of Low Brass at Prairie View A&M University. He is also a freelance trombonist in the Brenham, Austin, and Houston areas.

After beginning trombone in the 5th grade, Jeff attended Arts Magnet, a performing arts high school in Dallas, TX. He participated in the All-Region band, Orchestra and Jazz Band for all 4 years in high school.

After high school, he began his journey in higher education. He was lead trombone and member of the TMEA Junior College All-star Big Band both years during his time Weatherford College where he earned an Associate of Arts. While at the University of Texas at Arlington, he was a member of the UTA Trombone Choir, winner of the Emory Remington Award and performed at ITF in Las Vegas. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington.

In May of 2003, Jeff graduated with a M.M. degree from the University of Texas at Austin. While at UT, he performed as a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and the Trombone Choir. The UT Trombone Choir won the Emory Remington Award and performed at the 2002 ITF in Denton, TX. Jeff was also a Teaching Assistant and leader/lead trombone of the Jazz Trombone ensemble.

Jeff lives in Brenham, TX with his wife Kara and sons Troy, Lukas, and Kyle.