Jason Tramm

Jason Tramm
Background information
Birth nameJason Chris Tramm
Born (1974-12-29) December 29, 1974 (age 49)
Nanuet, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Conductor
  • Professor
Years active2003–present
Websitewww.jasontramm.net

Jason Chris Tramm (born December 29, 1974) is an American music conductor and Director of Choral Activities at Seton Hall University.[1][2]

He currently holds the position of artistic director and Principal Conductor at MidAtlantic Opera, where he debuted at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium in 2015, with a program titled A Prayer for Peace.[3]

He also currently resides as the executive director of the Light Opera of New Jersey, the music director of the Putnam Chorale, and music director of the Taghkanic Chorale[4]

His performance repertoire, featuring compositions by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams, and Saygun, received standing ovation, prompting plans for two annual performances at Carnegie Hall.[5]

Previously, he served as the artistic director of the New Jersey State Opera from 2008 to 2012, collaborating with opera voices such as Samuel Ramey, Vladimir Galouzine, and Angela Brown.[6]

His work with the opera garnered regional Emmy Award recognition for the 2009 HDTV broadcast of "Verdi Requiem: Live from Ocean Grove" on PBS affiliate NJN.[7]

  1. ^ "Putnam Chorale Names New Conductor – The Current". 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  2. ^ "Interview With a Maestro Jason Tramm became conductor of the Putnam Chorale in July". 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  3. ^ Nutt, Bill. "'Prayer for Peace' offered at Carnegie Hall Oct. 17". Courier News. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  4. ^ Robinson, Simone. "Light Opera of New Jersey Names SHU Professor, Jason Tramm as New Executive Director – Seton Hall University". www.shu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  5. ^ "Seton Hall Chorus Performs in Bernstein's Candide – Seton Hall University". www.shu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  6. ^ "Jason Tramm – Narnia Festival". Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  7. ^ "Voices of COVID-19 – Jason Tramm | National Association of Teachers of Singing". www.nats.org. Retrieved 2024-05-09.