Jennifer Snyder,
Voice & Opera Coaching Staff

Jennifer Renee Snyder joined the staff of the Division of Vocal Studies in the fall of 2005. She has worked extensively throughout the United States as a collaborative pianist for musicians in classical, jazz and musical theatre settings. Born on the island of Guam, she began studying piano at the age of five and made her concerto debut at age 11. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music under Ms. Nelita True, and pursued graduate studies there in accompanying and chamber music with Dr. Jean Barr. She received Eastman's Excellence in Accompanying Award in both 2001 and 2002 for her performances with students and faculty members. Although trained as a classical pianist, Miss Snyder began playing in musical theatre venues as a teenager and has continued as a class, rehearsal and production pianist, as well as a vocal coach. As a pianist for the Kurt Weill Foundation, she has accompanied vocalists in competitions and concerts featuring her own arrangements of his music. She also has a strong interest in new music and has enjoyed working with such distinguished contemporary composers John Zorn, Steve Reich and John Adams.