ABOUT THE ARTISTS Jacob Scheidt, percussion Jacob Scheidt is currently completing his studies as a Music Performance Major at West Chester University. He is a passionate advocate of solo, chamber, and ensemble repertoire. Jacob currently performs as Principal Percussionist with the West Chester University Wind Ensemble, is a member of the WCU Percussion Ensemble, and was a section percussionist for the WCU Symphony Orchestra in Fall of 2019. Recently, Jacob performed Séjourné’s Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra with the WCU Symphony Orchestra. With the WCU Wind Ensemble, Jacob has recorded four studio albums and traveled with the group to Ubstadt-Weiher, Germany in 2022. With the WCU Percussion Ensemble, Jacob has performed a broad variety of percussion literature and has received coaching from esteemed guest artists, including Michael Burritt and Greg Giannascoli. Jacob actively performs in the Philadelphia region with Suspiro Flamenco as their cajon player and percussionist.
Jacob has a strong passion for contemporary music and new works. With the WCUWE and WCUPE, he has participated in numerous consortia and premieres, including works by Carl Schimmel, James Stephenson, and Christina George. Jacob will soon give the premiere performance of WCU alumnus Luke Thurston’s It Never Goes Away for marimba and electronic accompaniment.
Jacob will soon earn his Bachelor of Music in Performance from West Chester University, where he studies with Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Dr. Marc Jacoby, and Professor David Nelson. He also receives coaching from and collaborates closely with Dr. Andrew Yozviak. Outside of performing, Jacob loves spending time with his friends and family, cooking, and traveling.