OACC Welcomes New Collaborative Pianist
The Oneida Area Civic Chorale welcomes Mr. Jared McFarlin as our collaborative pianist for the 2024-2025 season Mr. McFarlin is a Utica-based music director, pianist, and educator. He is thrilled to continue working with OACC after accompanying their Concert of Hope and Relay for Life performances this spring.
Jared moved to New York in 2023 after a diverse career on the west coast, including 10 years as a high school band, choir, and theater director. He received the 2023 Amazing Educator Award for his work at Madras High School in central Oregon, and performed as a collaborative pianist with OperaBend and a wide variety of musicians throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Jared is on the artistic staff at Stagedoor Manor, and works with their College Connection program. He is music director for Utica University Theatre and Notre Dame High School Drama, and performs regionally as a keyboardist for professional and educational theater programs. He also teaches privately and with the Utica City School District.
When not engaged in music activities, Jared enjoys spending time outdoors with his pitweiler Kylo, riding his motorcycle, catching a Broadway show, and exploring his new home in the Northeast.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Eastern Washington University, a Master of Music from Central Washington University, and musical theater conducting training from NYU.
Jared moved to New York in 2023 after a diverse career on the west coast, including 10 years as a high school band, choir, and theater director. He received the 2023 Amazing Educator Award for his work at Madras High School in central Oregon, and performed as a collaborative pianist with OperaBend and a wide variety of musicians throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Jared is on the artistic staff at Stagedoor Manor, and works with their College Connection program. He is music director for Utica University Theatre and Notre Dame High School Drama, and performs regionally as a keyboardist for professional and educational theater programs. He also teaches privately and with the Utica City School District.
When not engaged in music activities, Jared enjoys spending time outdoors with his pitweiler Kylo, riding his motorcycle, catching a Broadway show, and exploring his new home in the Northeast.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Eastern Washington University, a Master of Music from Central Washington University, and musical theater conducting training from NYU.