Jay Crone

Jay Crone, Professor

School of Performing Arts
167 Squires
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-8498
jaycrone@vt.edu

Jay Crone joined the Virginia Tech faculty in 1994. He has performed with many symphony orchestras and bands throughout the United States, including the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra.

He is currently the Principal Trombone of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, Opera Roanoke, and the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra. He also performs with the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Orchestra in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Principal Areas of Research Focus

Low Brass
Research/Production: Brass Ensemble
Teaching Areas: Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Education

DMA, University of Southern California
MM, Yale University
BA, California State University - Fresno

Faculty Spotlight: Questions and Answers with William Crone

What do you most enjoy about your work?

Everything about the process of learning about, and making, music.

Name a play, film, or recording that has influenced you and that you would recommend to others. Share why you made this selection.

Gustav Mahler: Complete Edition; Miles Davis: In a Silent Way; Bob Dylan: Blonde on Blonde
Great music created and performed by great musicians!