COMPOSER - TEACHER-PERFORMER- GOOF
About Me
Jefferson(ᎪᎳ ᏌᎶᎵ) currently teaches music/technology courses at multiple collegiate institutions ranging from basic music theory to audio editing/recording and digital composition.
He lives in Peoria, Illinois and musically identifies as a composer/audio engineer/teacher. Outside of teaching he works independently on his own music and sound design for various projects.
Jefferson has an MM and a BFA in music. His BFA is in music theory and composition. He composes music for live performance as well as digital media, such as film and video games. Additionally Jefferson studied computer science at university and has a working passion for the software side of music technologies. While composition was his earliest interest, Jefferson's MM is in Conducting. He is always happy to take the podium and work in the live music domain. He enjoys empowering students/performers to realize their fullest artistic potential in live performance settings through the art of conducting.
Identifications
SIUe
Alumnus
Gola Saloli has received an undergraduate degree in music theory/composition and a graduate degree in wind band conducting.
Both degrees were earned at Southern Illinois University Edwards
The Cherokee Nation
Citizen
Though currently stationed in Illinois, Gola Saloli is a proud member of The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Attending the annual Cherokee National Holiday Powwow is always among the most anticipated events of the year.
Performer
Multi-instrumentalist
While primarily focusing on jazz kit and concert percussion, Gola Saloli has also filled in on piano, guitar, bass, and euphonium for various ensembles. Through participation in SIUE's World Music Ensemble he has also spent multiple years around and performing on instruments of various indigenous peoples and non-western cultures.
