Eric D. Wright
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- School: Valencia College
- Campus: Osceola Campus
- Department: Humanities
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Location:
1800 Denn John Ln
Kissimmee, FL - 34744 - Dates at Valencia College: November 2017 - May 2020
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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I took Professor Wright for Humanities and Mythology. He's a hilarious instructor. He prepares stories for every lecture. The videos that he also provides were interesting that related to the topic every week. Also, there were different movies that portray the same story in similar or different ways. We usually point it out. His homework is very easy too. On the other hand, if you want someone more serious and will work out every detail, this class is not for you.
Biography
Valencia College Osceola - Humanities
Adjunct Instructor in History and Humanities - Professional Musician
Higher Education
Eric D.
Wright
Orlando, Florida Area
Eric D. Wright is an accomplished musician, historian and scholar. As a master of the trumpet, he is well-versed in playing a wide array of musical styles ranging from classical music to bebop, big band, latin jazz and world music. His dual masters degrees in African Area Studies and Musical Performance have led him to teach history, humanities and music and also serve as a foundation to his research in Diaspora Cultural studies.
Mr. Wright has performed on the Today Show, the Moesha Show, and Good Morning Texas. He has performed at numerous music festivals across the North America and Europe including the Barcelona Jazz Festival, the Red Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center Winter Festival, and Festival International de Louisiane.
Mr. Wright has published several articles on Jazz Theory and Jazz Improvisation for the ITG Journal. He is currently exploring the influence of Jazz and Blues styles on African American identity and culture. He continues to pursue research on the evolution of African American cultural experience and is the author of Sankofa: Themes in the Evolution of African American Culture.
Experience
Music Professional
Independent Music Professional/Trumpet
As a freelance musician I have performed in a variety of settings from classical to jazz to salsa. Some of the artists and organizations that I worked with include Teddy Edwards, Chris Calloway, Tito Nieves, Johnny Pacheco, Ricardo Lemvo, Johnny Polanco, the Los Angeles Opera, the Los Angeles Southeast Symphony, Sanford Jazz Ensemble and the Bellflower Symphony. I also teach private lessons and offer master classes in trumpet performance and jazz improvisation.
Academic Consultant
Trumpet/Jazz Improvisation Teacher
Throughout my career I have explored the biomechanics of brass performance in order to better understand the art of trumpet playing. I offer consultations, lessons, and master classes for professionals, students, and teachers at all levels of development.
In addition, I teach jazz theory and improvisation using an approach based on blues and bebop tonalities. Conceptual ideas and examples of exercises and etudes are available at www.erxmuse.com.University of Central Florida
Adjunct Instructor, African American Studies
African American Perspectives: An introduction to the breadth and depth of the African Diaspora and its impact in various disciplines, i.e. history, anthropology, music, literature, science, and philosophy.
Bethune-Cookman University
Professor, Trumpet
Bethune-Cookman University has a robust musical tradition. As a part of their music faculty, I taught private trumpet lessons, directed the Bethune-Cookman Jazz Band, and coached brass ensembles.
Valencia College
Adjunct Professor, Humanities and History
I currently teach online courses (Blackboard) in African American Humanities and U.S. History at Valencia College in Orlando. In the past I have taught Western Civilization, Introduction to Humanities, Twentieth Century Humanities, and Music Appreciation. I have also taught at Bethune-Cookman University (Applied Music-Trumpet), Seminole State College of Florida (Music Appreciation, African American History, Introduction to Jazz and Blues), Columbia College of Orlando (Music Appreciation), and the University of Central Florida (Introduction to Black Studies).
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BA
Music
Studied Music, African Area Studies, and African History at UCLAUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts in African Studies
History, Political Science, Folklore
Also took courses toward a Ph.D. in African History with a focus on the Atlantic Slave Trade and its impact on the development of African American cultureRutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Master of Music
Music Performance
Studied Trumpet with William B. Fielder at Mason Gross School of Music at Rutgers University
Publications
Sankofa; Themes in the Evolution of African American Culture
Kendall-Hunt Publishing
Positions
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
The Jazz Cats
Trumpet
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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet
Space Coast Big Band
Trumpet
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