Introduction

Jeff Conner is the only original member of Boston Brass. He founded the group with some fellow Boston musicians while a student at Boston University and has engineered the meteoric rise of this ensemble’s fame in the world of popular chamber music. Jeff received his master’s degree in Music from Boston 

University and his bachelor’s degree in music from Boston Conservatory of Music. Jeff is a Yamaha Performing Artist, bringing almost 40 years of experience in building and branding the Boston Brass name in the world of chamber music.  

He is also on the Artistic Advisory Committee for Mahidol College of Music in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, Jeff was awarded the National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award for Eagle Scouts who achieve extraordinary national-level recognition, fame, or eminence within their profession and/or service to the nation. 

His entrepreneurial clinic, "The Portfolio Musician," is designed to challenge, engage, and assist young musicians in conceptualizing their potential in the music industry. He is co-author of “The Portfolio Musician, Case Studies in Success” with Grammy-nominated musician John Laverty.