George Stone (composer)

George Stone
Birth name George Stone
Born January 19, 1965
Origin Newhall, CA, United States
Genres Big Band Jazz
Occupation(s) Educator
Instruments Trumpet

George Stone (born January 19) is a musician and educator. He had composed and arranged music for instrumental and vocal ensembles, with the bulk of his material for the big band format.

Born and raised in Newhall CA, George was a product of the local music programs and teachers of the Santa Clarita Valley. He graduated from Hart High School and received his degrees from Cal State University Northridge where he was a member of the Jazz A-Band.

After graduation from Cal State Northridge he taught music at William S. Hart High School. A move to Cambria, CA brought him to the music faculty at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA, where he currently teaches Audio Technology and Music Theory/Composition.

References

    Monterey Next Generation Festival 2018: http://www.monteryjazzfestival.org/NGJF/2018-next-generation-jazz-festival-judges-and-adjudicators

    Cuesta College Recording Program: https://wwww.cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/performingarts/recording.html

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