Ted Piltzecker

"The combined physical skills of a drummer and pianist are needed to master the vibraphone. Ted Piltzecker has an abundance of both, along with superb compositional abilities." - REAL JAZ

“Ted Piltzecker marries engaging rhythmic interplay to crisp original compositions that ring true for their melodic inventiveness and accessibility. This is feel-good music with bite.” - JAZZ IN SPACE

"Yet further proof that some of the most original and interesting jazz out there lies somewhere beyond the confines of the big city club circuit." - LUCID CULTURE

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"The combined physical skills of a drummer and pianist are needed to master the vibraphone. Ted Piltzecker has an abundance of both, along with superb compositional abilities." - REAL JAZ

“Ted Piltzecker marries engaging rhythmic interplay to crisp original compositions that ring true for their melodic inventiveness and accessibility. This is feel-good music with bite.” - JAZZ IN SPACE

"Yet further proof that some of the most original and interesting jazz out there lies somewhere beyond the confines of the big city club circuit." - LUCID CULTURE

"...superb taste, time, sensitivity and swing - all of it evident in this thoroughly enjoyable collection of thirteen tracks" - ALL MUSIC GUIDE

'Standing Alone' is both sparse and fruitful, and Piltzecker has an innate sense to celebrate either virtue."- WBGO

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Primary Instrument

Vibraphone

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

• Ted is an tenured associate professor at the Purchase Conservatory of Music, State University of New York. He is the former chair of the innovative Studio Composition department where both his writing and performing skills contribute to the education of students aspiring to compose, perform and produce music. Ted also serves on the jazz faculty. • Ted is also on the percussion faculty at the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford where he concertizes and teaches vibraphone.

Clinic/Workshop Information

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Primary Instrument

Vibraphone

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

• Ted is an tenured associate professor at the Purchase Conservatory of Music, State University of New York. He is the former chair of the innovative Studio Composition department where both his writing and performing skills contribute to the education of students aspiring to compose, perform and produce music. Ted also serves on the jazz faculty. • Ted is also on the percussion faculty at the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford where he concertizes and teaches vibraphone.

Clinic/Workshop Information

Ted has appeared as a clinician in colleges throughout the United States and Canada, and at the Royal Conservatory in London, the Percussive Arts Society European Convention at Wellington College in Crowthorne, England, The Deutsches Percussion Symposium in Hannover, Germany, the Fachakademie Fur Musik in Tübingen, Germany, the Puerto Rico Conservatory, The Fundación Cultural Patagonia, Argentina, La Escuela Superior De Musica in Monterrey, Mexico, the Conservatório De Tatui and the Conservatório De Campinas in Brazil, and has made frequent presentations at the Percussive Arts Society and the International Association of Jazz Educators conventions. Most frequently the subject is vibraphone technique with particular emphasis on expressive pedaling and dampening, jazz harmony, ensemble performance, composition, and general musicianship and artistry. “Complete technical mastery over the vibraphone! However what made his performance and clinic extraordinary was the way in which technique served the musical idea…for me, a consummate vibraphone experience.” Steven Schick, University of California – La Jolla “His ability to connect with the students and explain technical and musical concepts related to the vibraphone is simply remarkable!” Juan Alamo, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill “Clear, concise, and most importantly, inspiring ..” Ben Toth, Hartt School of Music https://www.tedvibes.com/teaching

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