“If you use all the abilities you were designed with, you should become stronger….”
-Zero, Mega Man X
On a never-ending quest to use all the abilities he was designed with, Eric Hagmann has been actively working toward becoming stronger as a vocalist, pianist, arranger, and educator. He currently is on faculty at Northwest College in Powell, WY as the Vocal Music Instructor, Music Program Coordinator, and NWC Jazz Festival Coordinator. He is director of Collegiate Chorale & Vocal Jazz, and he offers private lessons in voice, piano, and music composition. Eric also serves on the board of the Wyoming Jazz Educators organization, helping to oversee the annual All-State Jazz event and provide educational opportunities for teachers and students. Eric previously taught at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN where he directed their contemporary a cappella ensemble, Vocal Revolution. His Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies was earned from the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis Jazz Voice. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Minnesota: Duluth where he pursued studies in piano.
Eric has been active as a guest director, adjudicator, clinician and performer. He has directed the WY Big Horn Basin District Clinic Choir, the WY Northeast District Clinic Choir, and the MT 406 Jazz Collective vocal ensemble. He has also adjudicated jazz ensembles at Northwest College, the University of Northern Colorado, Casper College, MSU Billings, the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championship, and the Eau Claire A Cappella Festival. Eric has provided workshops on jazz listening, improvisation, performance, and arranging around the country. He regularly performs with musicians throughout the greater Wyoming & Montana region.
Eric’s published vocal jazz and a cappella arrangements can be found through Anchor Music Publications and sheetmusicplus.com. Reach out via my contact form to ask about future commissions!
When Eric’s not spending time on music, he loves learning, art, and creating content that’s engaging and entertaining. Visit his “Bonus Stage Blog” to see some of his latest endeavors!
Teaching
Conducting a combined a cappella piece at the 2019 Vocal Revolution collaborative concert at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.
Performing
Working with Phil Mattson at his final vocal jazz workshop at Concordia College in 2010.
And more…
A crayon art project depicting characters from Kirby’s Dream Land!
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