Scott Hall

Scott Hall has a diverse work experience in the music industry. Scott started their career as a Professor of Instruction, Coordinator of Contemporary Musicianship and Jazz, and Studio Trumpet at Columbia College Chicago in 1998. In this role, they conducted at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and arranged compositions for collaborations with Ramsey Lewis.

In 2008, Hall joined Ramsey Lewis Productions as an Arranger and Conductor. Scott worked closely with Lewis to arrange and conduct performances.

Hall also worked as a Music Producer at Hallway Records, Inc from 1997 onwards. In this role, they collaborated with audio engineers to create professional-quality recordings and worked on artist development, marketing, and promotion. Scott also had experience in event planning, hospitality, and educational programs.

Additionally, Hall served as a Trumpet Artist and Clinician at Conn-Selmer, Inc. starting in 2000. Scott provided expertise in trumpet performance and education.

In 2017, Hall was the Director of the ILMEA District 1 Jazz Combo at TF South High School. Scott conducted rehearsals and prepared the combo for a concert.

Hall also performed as a Trumpet player at Paramount Theatre and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic during different time periods. Scott played in various productions and performed newly commissioned works.

Furthermore, Hall worked with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble as an Interim Associate Music Director from 2003 to 2008. Scott was responsible for daily operations and musical direction, as well as leading educational outreach programs. Scott also directed the Chicago Youth Jazz Ensemble from 1997 to 2002, where they conducted rehearsals and performed major works by renowned jazz composers.

Overall, Scott Hall has a wide-ranging work experience in music education, performance, arrangement, and production.

Scott Hall attended Northern Illinois University and DePaul University for their education. It is unclear when they started and finished attending Northern Illinois University and DePaul University, as the start and end years are not provided. However, it is known that they studied at Northern Illinois University from 1986 to 1991, earning a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Performance, specializing in Classical Trumpet. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at DePaul University from 1991 to 1993, where they obtained a Master of Music degree in Jazz Composition.