Jack is a violist and interdisciplinary artist inspired by the role of music in contemporary life.
Whether the pulsing heart of a nightclub or the halls of the Conservatoire de Paris, he continuously explores the frontiers of art and music, drawing inspiration from the potential for these communities to transcend genres and mediums, forging new connections, novel expressions, and innovative modes of thought.
The pursuit of transformative musical experiences is shaped by past performances, such as:
Working with innovative string ensembles like Palaver Strings and A Far Cry as they prepare for emotionally riveting, conductorless concerts
Undertaking intensive orchestral projects, such as playing Brahms' complete orchestral works with the Detroit Symphony in just two short weeks
Collaborating with friend and former roommate J Clay Gonzalez to premiere his Viola concerto to a packed audience in their Ann Arbor living room
Organizing musical responses to significant events, such as working with fellow students to orchestrate a concert of Mozart’s Requiem in the wake of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando
“Jack is constantly searching for ways to disrupt and evolve the definition of a modern-day ‘classical’ musician”
Jack crafts immersive experiences that seek to strip away artistic labels and existing categorizations, unveiling the shared humanity between creators and audiences. Drawing on a background in art history and sociology, he applies interdisciplinary lenses to inform the development and curation of performances.
Captivated by the dynamic interplay between sound, space, and audience, Jack aims to create spaces which illuminate the shared humanity between creators and audiences.