Lecturer in Jazz Studies/Jazz Piano Coordinator, Jazz Combos
ABOUT
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.
COURSES
Applied Jazz Piano
105C, 185C
Jazz Combos
MUS 388J
Graduate Improv Styles and Techniques
MUS 223
Jazz Improvisation
Recent Publications
Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz, vol. 3
contributor/author
Elias Haslanger meets Mike Sailors recording
pianist
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
Email address
margitza@
Website
rossmargitza.com
MRH 3.108