Ross Margitza

he/him

Ross Maritza sits at a piano in a dark room

Lecturer in Jazz Studies/Jazz Piano

Dr. Ross Margitza is a distinguished pianist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator. Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, he began his musical journey under the guidance of his father and grandfather, both professional pianists. He started playing piano at age six and trumpet at age ten. Inspired by Oscar Peterson's recording of “West Side Story,” Ross pursued a career in jazz. 

He holds a Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University, a Master of Music from Northern Illinois University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. 

 

Applied Jazz Piano

105C, 185C 
Jazz Combos

MUS 388J 
Graduate Improv Styles and Techniques

MUS 223 
Jazz Improvisation 
 

Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz, vol. 3 
contributor/author

Elias Haslanger meets Mike Sailors recording
pianist

 

Contact Information

Campus location
MRH 3.108

Ensembles

Teaching Areas

Jazz Piano
 

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts
The University of Texas at Austin

Master of Music
Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Music
Michigan State University 

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