ALL CITY JAZZ MISSOULA STAFF

Meet our staff!

Professor of Trombone and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Montana where he coordinates the UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, the UM Jazz Artist Series, three big bands, seven small groups, an undergraduate Jazz Degree and the trombone studio. A relentless advocate for music education, Rob initiated the Spokane All-City Jazz Program for middle school and high school musicians in 2001 and the program is still thriving.

ARIAH BRAVARD

Administrative Assistant

Violinist and music educator with bachelor's degrees in Music Education and Violin Performance from Gonzaga University and a master's degree in Violin Performance from the University of Montana. Ariah performs regularly with the Missoula Symphony and is passionate about music education and creating opportunities for young musicians to learn and grow. In her role as Administrative Assistant, she enjoys helping facilitate All-City Jazz rehearsals and performances that connect youth in the community with music and the arts.