Dr. Jared A. Pierce received the Doctorate of Music Arts from the University of Utah, the MM in piano performance from BYU, and the BM from California State University, Stanislaus. Dr. Pierce is known as one of Utah’s rising generation of engaging, versatile, and entertaining pianists, composers, and teachers. As a collaborative pianist, Dr. Pierce has worked with hundreds of singers, instrumentalists, and numerous choirs. Jared is currently the accompanist for the Utah Chamber Artists and the Utah Symphony Chorus. As a collaborative pianist, Dr. Pierce has been the joint recipient of numerous prizes including the “Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours” of the Florilège Vocal de Tours 2014 & 2015 International Choir Competitions.

Repertoire: GERSHWIN Prelude No. 1, GRAINGER Country Gardens, ALBENIZ Tango, SIBELIUS Finlandia, DEBUSSY Clair de lune, JIANZHONG Liu Yang River, VILLA-LOBOS Dance of the White Indian;

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