EVAN HARGER

Class of 2013

Evan Harger studied trombone performance at the Pennsylvania State University, orchestral conducting at the University of Oregon, and is currently in the process of completing his doctoral of musical arts degree in orchestral conducting from Michigan State University, where he is a student of Kevin Noe. His conducting engagements have included the Oregon Mozart Players, the St. Petersburg State Symphony, the Maryland Chamber Winds, and the Riverside Chamber Orchestra. An advocate for teaching applied philosophy to music majors, he has presented at the Oxford Conducting Studies Institute on John Dewey’s Philosophy of Mind and how it can inform rehearsal culture. Additionally, he has also presented on the pedagogy of contemporary music and early music for music students. Evan is currently an instructor of music at Marywood University, where he serves as the director of orchestral activities. He teaches courses in music history, world music, conducting, as well as other subjects.

Listen to their discussion points below!