Peter McGuinness Professor • Department of Music View CV Website Pete McGuinness is currently an active professional jazz composer-arranger, vocalist, and for 35 years was an in-demand NYC freelance jazz trombonist. He has attained nation-wide recognition on several occasions, including having been awarded three GRAMMY nominations for his recorded jazz arrangements, performances across the USA and abroad, and several appearances on both the Downbeat Magazine Critics' and Readers' Polls. Pete appears on over 50 CDs and has released five of his own. He leads his own NYC-based big band and recentlywas a member of the jazz vocal group "The Royal Bopsters" (2016-2023). He has degrees from University of Miami, FL. (BM - Music/jazz studies) and a MM from The Manhattan School of Music (MM in Music/jazz studies). Professional Interests As a working musician, I am creative in a number of ways - I lead two performing ensembles (The Pete McGuinness Quartet and The Pete McGuinness Jazz orchestra). I was also a member of a new nationally-recognized jazz vocal group known as The Royal Bopsters. I write music for two well-know publishers - Kendor and Smart Chart Music companies, as well as create works for schools by commission. Other Interests News: The New York Times, NPR Degrees MM Music/Jazz Studies, Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Specialization Music - Jazz studies Performances and Exhibits "Bending Towards The Light - A Jazz Nativity" Concert The Royal Bopsters Christ & Saint Stephen's Church Notable Courses Taught -Jazz Improvisation I and II (BM)-Jazz Arranging I and II (BM)-Topics In Jazz Arranging (MM lecture class)-The Jazz Arrangers' Ensemble (coach)-Jazz Pedagogy (MM students)-Private Jazz Arranging and Vocal students (MM level)-Oversee the MM in Jazz Arranging program Email 973 720 3387 153 Shea Center Mon. 11am -12:30pm, Fri. 11:00am - 12:30 pm
