EDUCATION
August 2005-2006; August 2008-December 2009 – Brigham Young University – Studied as a Composition Major under the tutelage of Dr. Neil Thornock and Dr. Steven Ricks – Switched majors to Violin Performance in January 2010 (see teaching and performing resume for other education)
COMPOSITIONS
March 2024 – “Against the Tide” for Violin, Viola, and Piano – Performed by Trio Bravura with Dr. Jared Starr, Dr. Jeremy Starr, and Dr. Carmen Hall on six concerts from July 2024-April 2025.
Locations and Dates Performed: Matthew Braidley Pianos in American Fork, UT (July 13th); Mount Timpanogos Village in American Fork, UT (September 16th); Springville Art Museum in Springville, UT (January 19th); Monson Home in American Fork, UT (March 1st); Sauder Alumni Center, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS (March 30th); Swarthout Recital Hall, University of Kansas (April 3rd)
Performance at Mount Timpanogos Village in American Fork, UT – September 16th, 2024:
January 2021 – “Unlimited” for Violin, Piano and String & Piano Ensemble – Recorded by Dr. Jared Starr playing all parts:
October 2020 – “A Walk in the Prairie” for 3 Violins – Performed by Dr. Jared Starr, Dr. Jeremy Starr, and Amman Starr at the 50th Wedding Anniversary of their parents, James and Bonnie Starr
Recorded by Dr. Jared Starr playing all three parts:
November 2009 – “Sea Expedition” for Violin and Piano – Performed by Jared Starr at a Masterclass at Brigham Young University
Recorded and Published by Dr. Jared Starr in 2024:
November 2008– “Journey into the Abyss” for Solo Piano – Performed at Brigham Young University in a Composition Class
October 2008 – “Reflections on Distant Memories” for Solo Piano – Performed at Brigham Young University by Jared Starr in a Composition Class
December 2005 – “A Wonderful Life” for String Quartet – Recorded by Jeremy Starr (Vln 1), Amman Starr (Vln 2), James Starr (Vla), and Jared Starr (Cello) at Emporia State University:
August 2005 – “Emilia” for Solo Piano – Recorded by Jared Starr and used for the Biofeedback Lab at the Counseling Center at Emporia State University
August 2005 – “The Dream Suite” for Viola and Piano – Epic Dreams, Recurring Dreams, and Healing Dreams – Recorded by Dr. James Starr, violin and Jared Starr, piano at Emporia State University for the Biofeedback Lab of the Counseling Center:
Epic Dreams:
Recurring Dreams:
Healing Dreams:
July 2004 – Sharpsburg for String Orchestra – Performed by the Emporia State University Summer Orchestra
April 2004 – String Quartet No. 1 – Performed by the Starr Family String Quartet at Emporia State University
ARRANGING MUSIC FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
July 2023 – June 2025 – Arranged 7 pieces to accommodate chamber groups at Mountain Springs Music Festival
December 2021 – present – Arranged and published multiple string arrangements designed for students and their teachers to play together:
Link to Published Sheet Music: https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/Search.aspx?query=%22Jared+Starr%22+arrangeme
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