I am an experienced educator, skilled in teaching individuals as well as groups of any size. My expertise ranges from guiding complete beginners to working with advanced professionals. I am passionate about helping students develop their skills, and assisting educators in enhancing their teaching practices.
I offer clinics and workshops both in-person and remotely. Contact me to discuss to discuss how we can work together!
Sample Workshop Topics:
- Jazz and Commercial Music Composition/Arranging
- Diverse Programming for Jazz Ensemble
- Festival Adjudication
- Large & Small Ensemble Direction
- Woodwind & Rhythm Section Coaching
- Conference Presentations
- Curriculum Design & Professional Development for Educators
- Music Entrepreneurship
- Audio Recording and Mixing
And more!
Teaching Experience:
- Doctoral Teaching Fellow — University of North Texas
- Interim Director of Jazz Studies — Central Washington University
- Graduate Teaching Fellow — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Band Director — Mercer Island & Bellevue School Districts (WA)
- Presenter — Jazz Education & Washington Music Educators Association Conferences
- Numerous regional jazz festivals, camps & clinics
And more!
View Ensembles Under Brian’s Direction:
“Chega De Saudade,” arr. Brian Lawrence
UNT Studio Orchestra
“Sugar Rum Cherry”
CWU Jazz Band 1
KNKX Radio Studio Session
Mercer Island High School Jazz Combo
“But Not For Me”
CWU Jazz Band 1
“It Don’t Mean A Thing”
UNT Seven O’Clock Lab Band
“Second Line”
Islander Middle School 7th Grade Jazz
“The Pretty Road”
CWU Jazz Band 1
Driftin’, arr. Brian Lawrence
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy Big Band
“Limbo Jazz”
Mercer Island High School Jazz 3