PIANIST. COMPOSER. PRODUCER. PROFESSOR.
Joy to the World
I am thrilled to announce the release of my first holiday EP, Joy to the World, November 8th. This collection features three fresh and vibrant arrangements of beloved holiday classics, each crafted to bring a unique musical perspective to the season.
From joyful melodies to rich harmonies, Joy to the World, captures the spirit of the holidays while inviting listeners on an exciting musical journey.
Building your brand, as a musician, is harder than you thought, right?
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Kurzweil Music Systems welcomes Dr. Rod as their newest artist.
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Dr. Rod Vester: Top 30 Professionals of 2021.
Musical America’s Top 30 singles out the individuals in the performing arts who are deemed, by their colleagues, the most worthy of a tip of the hat. Nominations were sought to find those leaders who helped the performing arts industry navigate through and out of COVID-19. This list showcases the incredible creativity, dedication, and resilience of industry leaders.
Dr. Vester
featured on CMA Talks!
In this episode, Rod spoke on his recent article in the Summer 2021 issue of Chamber Music Magazine that urged ensembles and organizations not to abandon the racial equity commitments they made during 2020’s public reckoning. He talks about the importance of culture and belonging in DEI initiatives and gives tangible tips on how ensembles and organizations can all know better, do better, and be better.
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Down by the Riverside
Rod was commissioned to write a new arrangement for the Grammy Award Winning choral ensemble Conspirare for their Christmas Concert!
Rod makes his debut at The Kennedy Center and the Music Center at Strathmore.
ABOUT ROD VESTER, Ph.D.
Named as one of the top 30 professionals by Music America, Dr. Vester is an educator, researcher, pianist, composer, conductor, and producer who excels in gospel, jazz, classical, and contemporary music.
Rod helps musicians develop an entrepreneur mindset by equipping them with the necessary skills and strategies to become successful beyond their instrument.
Dr. Vester is the creator and director of the Contemporary Musicianship and Entrepreneur Development Bachelor of Arts program at Shenandoah Conservatory. A first of its kind music degree.
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